vex in English dictionary

  • vex

    Meanings and definitions of "vex"

    • (transitive) To annoy.
    • (transitive) To cause (mental) suffering to; to distress.
    • verb
      (transitive, now rare)
      To trouble aggressively, to harass.
    • verb
      (transitive)
      To annoy, irritate.
    • verb
      (transitive)
      To cause (mental) suffering to; to distress.
    • verb
      (transitive, rare)
      To twist, to weave.
    • verb
      (intransitive, obsolete)
      To be irritated; to fret.
    • verb
      (transitive)
      To toss back and forth; to agitate; to disquiet.
    • To make someone rather angry or impatient; to cause annoyance.
    • To annoy
    • To distress; to cause mental suffering
    • verb
      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"
    • verb
      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"
    • verb
      change the arrangement or position of
    • verb
      disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress; "I cannot sleep--my daughter's health is worrying me"
    • verb
      subject to prolonged examination, discussion, or deliberation; "vex the subject of the death penalty"

    Synonyms of "vex" in English dictionary

    devil, get, puzzle are the top synonyms of "vex" in the English thesaurus.

    Antonyms of "vex" in English dictionary

    reassure is the antonym of "vex" in the English thesaurus.

    Grammar and declension of vex

    • vex ( third-person singular simple present vexes, present participle vexing, simple past and past participle vexed)
    • vex (third-person singular simple present vexes, present participle vexing, simple past and past participle vexed)
  • VEX

    Meanings and definitions of "vex"

    • noun
      (space science, ESA)
      Initialism of [i]Venus Express[/i].
  • Vex

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