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- [both-uh-rey-shuh n]
- /ˌbɒð əˈreɪ ʃən/
- /ˌbɒð.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [both-uh-rey-shuh n]
- /ˌbɒð əˈreɪ ʃən/
Definitions of botheration word
- abbreviation BOTHERATION bother 3
- noun botheration the act or state of bothering or the state of being bothered. 1
- noun botheration The act of bothering, or state of being bothered; cause of trouble; perplexity; annoyance; vexation. 0
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Origin of botheration
First appearance:
before 1790 One of the 43% newest English words
First recorded in 1790-1800; bother + -ation
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Parts of speech for Botheration
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
botheration popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
botheration usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for botheration
noun botheration
- disturbance — the act of disturbing.
- harassment — the act or an instance of harassing, or disturbing, pestering, or troubling repeatedly; persecution: She sued her boss for sexual harassment.
- inconvenience — the quality or state of being inconvenient.
- aggravation — the act of aggravating, or making worse, or the condition of being aggravated
- hassle — a disorderly dispute.
Antonyms for botheration
noun botheration
- peace — the normal, nonwarring condition of a nation, group of nations, or the world.
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