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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    bother nuisance inconvenience disturbance disruption frustration irritation annoyance vexation trouble difficulty hindrance impediment obstacle snag hiccup glitch problem issue concern worry headache pest plague torment affliction curse bane scourge nuisance pestering badgering harassing hounding bedeviling plaguing tormenting teasing taunting worrying troubling vexing irritating frustrating inflaming provoking exasperating infuriating antagonizing confronting opposing resisting objecting complaining grumbling grouching growling snarling sneering scowling frowning glowering disapproving criticizing censuring reproaching rebuking chastising castigating upbraiding admonishing warning cautioning advising counseling guiding directing instructing enlightening informing notifying alerting awakening arousing stirring rousing provoking inciting exciting thrilling electrifying galvanizing energizing motivating inspiring stimulating goading prodding urging spurring pushing driving compelling forcing coercing pressuring constraining obliging necessitating requiring demanding claiming exacting extorting wrenching wringing twisting turning turning shifting changing altering modifying transforming converting transmogrifying

    Meaning of Hassle

    The primary meaning of the word "hassle" is to cause someone annoyance or irritation, or to make something difficult or troublesome.

    Definitions

    • To cause someone annoyance or irritation, especially by persistent and unnecessary requests or demands
    • To make something difficult or troublesome, especially by creating unnecessary problems or complications
    • A problem or difficulty, especially one that is annoying or frustrating

    Etymology of Hassle

    The word "hassle" originated in the mid-19th century, derived from the Swedish word "hassla", which means "to harass" or "to torment"
    Initially, the word was used to describe the act of harassing or tormenting someone, but over time its meaning expanded to include the idea of causing annoyance or irritation, as well as making something difficult or troublesome

    Example Uses

    • The noise from the construction site is a hassle for the people living nearby
    • I don't want to hassle you with the details, but we need to fix this problem ASAP
    • The new policy has been a hassle for many employees, who are struggling to adapt to the changes

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    ease convenience comfort satisfaction pleasure enjoyment delight gratification amusement entertainment diversion recreation leisure relaxation calmness serenity tranquility peacefulness quietness stillness silence solitude seclusion isolation freedom liberation release deliverance rescue salvation assistance aid help support relief alleviation mitigation moderation temperance restraint control regulation management administration organization coordination facilitation simplification streamlining acceleration expedition hurry speed promptness punctuality efficiency effectiveness productivity profitability advantage benefit gain profit utility usefulness value worth merit virtue goodness kindness gentleness consideration thoughtfulness courtesy politeness civility respect deference obedience compliance cooperation collaboration harmony agreement consensus unity solidarity togetherness friendship companionship camaraderie affection love tenderness warmth cordiality hospitality welcome reception acceptance approval endorsement sanction permission authorization license clearance consent agreement contract treaty pact covenant guarantee warranty assurance insurance protection safeguard security defense shield bulwark fortress stronghold refuge asylum sanctuary haven shelter shroud mantle cloak veil disguise mask masquerade camouflage concealment secrecy stealth sneakiness furtiveness clandestineness covertness surreptitiousness

    Related Nouns

    problem issue concern trouble difficulty hindrance impediment obstacle snag glitch hassle nuisance disturbance disruption frustration irritation annoyance vexation bother plague torment affliction curse bane scourge pest pestering badgering harassing hounding bedeviling plaguing tormenting teasing