- verbvex (verb) · vexes (third person present) · vexed (past tense) · vexed (past participle) · vexing (present participle)
- make (someone) feel annoyed, frustrated, or worried, especially with trivial matters:"the memory of the conversation still vexed him"
- archaiccause distress to:"thou shalt not vex a stranger"
Originlate Middle English: from Old French vexer, from Latin vexare ‘shake, disturb’.Similar and Opposite Wordsverb
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The term "vex" is a verb and it has the following meanings:
- To bring trouble, distress, or agitation to someone or something1.
- To irritate or annoy by petty provocations1.
- To puzzle or baffle1.
- To shake or toss about1.
It's often used to express greater provocation and stronger disturbance, usually connoting anger but sometimes perplexity or anxiety1. For example, "This problem has vexed researchers for years" or "We were vexed by the delay"1.
In old-fashioned English, "vex" can also mean to cause difficulty to someone, or to cause someone to feel angry, annoyed, or upset2.
Please note that the usage of "vex" can vary based on the context.
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