Vex (Verb)
Meaning 1
Cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations; "Mosquitoes buzzing in my ear really bothers me"; "It irritates me that she never closes the door after she leaves".
Classification
Verbs of feeling.
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- Harry
- Chivvy
- Antagonize
- Harass
- Antagonise
- Fret
- Hassle
- Molest
- Get
- Chevy
- Peeve
- Rankle
- Grate
- Beset
- Eat Into
- Chevvy
- Chivy
- Get Under One's Skin
- Ruffle
- Plague
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Meaning 2
Disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress; "I cannot sleep--my daughter's health is worrying me".
Classification
Verbs of feeling.
Examples
- The constant noise from the neighbor's house vexes me and prevents me from focusing on my work.
- Her fears and doubts continued to vex her long after she had made the decision to leave.
- Not knowing the outcome of the exam still vexes me, and I find it hard to relax.
- The uncertainty of my future plans began to vex me as I approached graduation.
- The thought of him not returning her calls continues to vex her and weighs heavily on her mind.
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Meaning 3
Change the arrangement or position of.
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
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Meaning 4
Subject to prolonged examination, discussion, or deliberation; "vex the subject of the death penalty".
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
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Meaning 5
Be a mystery or bewildering to; "This beats me!"; "Got me--I don't know the answer!"; "a vexing problem"; "This question really stuck me".
Classification
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
Synonyms
- Perplex
- Bewilder
- Puzzle
- Pose
- Amaze
- Beat
- Flummox
- Get
- Stupefy
- Gravel
- Mystify
- Baffle
- Stick
- Nonplus
- Dumbfound