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annoyance
an·noy·ance [ ə nóy ənss ] (plural an·noy·ances)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. feeling of irritation: feelings of mild anger and impatience
2. nuisance: something that causes somebody to be mildly angry or impatient
Living in this neighborhood is not without its annoyances.

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See anger.
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