😠vex

Meaning

to annoy, irritate, or cause distress

to annoy or frustrate someone; to cause trouble

Example Sentences

The constant noise began to vex the neighbors.

The constant noise from construction vexes the residents.

Example Expressions

vexed question

Synonyms

annoy, irritate, bother, upset, provoke, frustrate, agitate

Entry 1

annoy, irritate, bother, upset, provoke

Entry 2

annoy, irritate, frustrate, bother, agitate

Antonyms

please, delight, comfort, soothe, calm

Entry 1

please, delight, comfort

Entry 2

please, soothe, calm, comfort

Collocations

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Entry 1

vex greatly, vex the mind, vex the people, vex question

Entry 2

vex someone, greatly vex, vex and annoy, become vexed, vexing problem