😠vex

verb
/vɛks/

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

vex greatly, vex the mind, vex the people, vex question, vex someone, greatly vex, vex and annoy, become vexed, vexing problem
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

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