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Vexation \Vex*a"tion\, n. [L. vexatio: cf. F. vexation.] 1. The
act of vexing, or the state of being vexed; agitation; disquiet;
trouble; irritation. [1913 Webster] Passions too violent . . .
afford us nothing but vexation and pain. --Sir W. Temple. [1913
Webster] Those who saw him after a defeat looked in vain for any
trace of vexation. --Macaulay. [1913 Webster] 2. The cause of
trouble or disquiet; affliction. [1913 Webster] Your children
were vexation to your youth. --Shak. [1913 Webster] 3. A
harassing by process of law; a vexing or troubling, as by a
malicious suit. --Bacon. [1913 Webster] Syn: Chagrin; agitation;
mortification; uneasiness; trouble; grief; sorrow; distress. See
Chagrin. [1913 Webster]