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vex
[ veks ]
verb (used with object)
His noisy neighbors often vexed him.
Synonyms: , , ,
Antonyms:
Lack of money vexes many.
Her arthritis vexed her all night.
Synonyms: , ,
- to confuse or bewilder; confound:
The formula vexes most of our students at first.
- to discuss or debate (a subject, question, etc.) with vigor or at great length:
They vexed the question endlessly without agreeing.
- to disturb by motion; stir up; toss about.
vex
/ ɛ /
verb
- to anger or annoy
- to confuse; worry
- archaic.to agitate
Derived Forms
- ˈ澱Բ, adverb
- ˈ澱Բ, adjective
- ˈ, noun
Other 51Թ Forms
- · noun
- ·Բ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of vex1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of vex1
Example Sentences
Given what happened, that would be a vexed question.
He teased, cajoled and vexed his listeners, daring them to explore the "devilish" contours of his mind, as he sang rash rhymes about parties, drugs and "seducing" women.
Trump hit on a lot of other notes from the “America first” playlist that vex democratic allies.
Milla’s choices are vexing, but her frustration with the condescending medical establishment is also understandable.
But campuses near fire zones — those with buildings intact, including Odyssey, Canyon and Revere — are grappling with safety issues that have vexed parents and administrators, complicated the reopening process and imbued it with tension.
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