vexation vs irritation

vexation and irritation both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
vexation	Yes	No	No	No
irritation	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, vexation and irritation are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of vexation include annoyance, annoying.

As nouns, irritation is a hyponym of vexation; that is, irritation is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than vexation:

Other hyponyms of vexation include pique, temper, frustration, aggravation, exasperation, harassment, torment, displeasure.

As nouns, vexation and irritation are synonyms defined as:

vexation and irritation: the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed

Other synonyms of vexation include annoyance, botheration.

vexation (noun)	irritation (noun)
the act of troubling or annoying someone	unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment
something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness	the act of troubling or annoying someone
anger produced by some annoying irritation	an uncomfortable feeling of mental painfulness or distress
the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed	a sudden outburst of anger
	the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed
	the neural or electrical arousal of an organ or muscle or gland
	(pathology) abnormal sensitivity to stimulation