nuisance

[noo-suhns, nyoo-] / ˈnu səns, ˈnyu- /

NOUN

annoyance; annoying person

Synonyms

STRONG

blister bore bother botheration bum creep drag drip exasperation frump gadfly headache inconvenience infliction insect irritant irritation louse nag nudge offense pain pest pesterer pill plague problem terror trouble vexation

WEAK

besetment botherment pain in the neck pester poor excuse

Antonyms

STRONG

advantage aid cheer comfort convenience good health happiness help joy pleasure

WEAK

delight pleasantry

Example Sentences

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A patent troll acquires broad patents not to develop any technology but to extract settlement money through essentially meritless nuisance suits.

From The Wall Street Journal

"Judges and social workers in Abruzzo, don't be a nuisance," he said, pointing to a need for judicial reform.

From Barron's

Police arrested him the next day and charged him with public nuisance, to which Wen pleaded guilty.

From BBC

The K-pop stars are concerned that fans could become a "nuisance" to other soldiers and their families, after previous send offs attracted crowds.

From BBC

RM continues: "Other soldiers and their parents will be there. We could become a nuisance."

From BBC

nuisance

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