vex
vex
verb \ˈveks\vexed also vextvex·ing
Definition of VEX
transitive verb
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: to shake or toss about
See Examples of VEX
- This problem has vexed researchers for years.
- We were vexed by the delay.
Origin of VEX
Middle English, from Anglo-French vexer, from Latin vexare to agitate, harry; probably akin to Latin vehere to convey — more at way
First Known Use: 15th century
Related to VEX
Related Words: hassle, heckle; nag; inflame (also enflame), provoke, rouse; badger, bait, bullyrag (also ballyrag), devil, hagride, harass, harry, pester, plague, tease; anger, antagonize, enrage, incense, infuriate, madden, rankle, roil; agitate, discomfort, discompose, disquiet, distress, exercise, freak (out), fret, perturb, undo, unhinge, unsettle, upset, worry; affront, insult, miff, offend, outrage
See Synonym Discussion at annoy
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