nuisance

English

Etymology

From Anglo-Norman nusaunce, nussance etc., from Old French nuisance, from nuisire (to harm) (, from Latin noceō (I harm))

Pronunciation

Noun

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Wikipedia nuisance (plural nuisances)

  1. A minor annoyance or inconvenience.
  2. A person or thing causing annoyance or inconvenience.
  3. (law) Anything harmful or offensive to the community or to a member of it, for which a legal remedy exists.
    a public nuisance

Synonyms

Antonyms

  • (minor annoyance or inconvenience): enjoyment

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French

Etymology

Old French

Pronunciation

  • IPA: /nɥi.zɑ̃s/

Noun

nuisance f (plural nuisances)

  1. pollution
    Les nuisances sonores sont un véritable fléau dans ce quartier.
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Last modified on 26 April 2013, at 11:30