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| aggravating |
(informal) causing great annoyance or frustration. |
| agonize |
to express as part of one's distress, frustration, or regret. [1/4 definitions] |
| blow off steam |
(informal) to release pent-up anger or frustration by saying or doing something. |
| dammit |
used to express anger or frustration. |
| darn2 |
used to express mild irritation or frustration. [1/4 definitions] |
| discomfiture |
frustration as to one's plans. [1/2 definitions] |
| gnash |
to strike or grind the teeth together, as in anger, frustration, or pain. [1/3 definitions] |
| let off steam |
(informal) to express pent-up anger or frustration in speech or action. |
| man |
(slang) used to express disbelief, amazement, exasperation, frustration, anger, or the like. [1/9 definitions] |
| nuts |
(informal) used to express frustration, annoyance, or disappointment. [1/2 definitions] |
| red tape |
official forms, regulations, and procedures, esp. those resulting in delay and frustration. |
| wring |
to clasp and squeeze together (the hands), as in frustration, anxiety, or distress. [1/7 definitions] |
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