nuisance

//ˈnjuːsəns//
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Noun

nuisanceSingular
nuisancesPlural
1

A person, thing, or circumstance causing inconvenience or annoyance.

The constant noise from the construction site is a real nuisance.

2

(Law) An act, condition, or thing that interferes with the use or enjoyment of property or causes harm to others.

The factory was declared a public nuisance due to the noise and pollution it caused.