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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024vex /vɛks/USA pronunciation v. [~ + object]- to irritate;
annoy;
provoke:She was told to stop vexing the dog. - to torment;
trouble;
distress;
worry:He was vexed by many problems.
See -vec-. WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024vex (veks),USA pronunciation v.t. - to irritate;
annoy;
provoke:His noisy neighbors often vexed him. - to torment;
trouble;
distress;
plague;
worry:Lack of money vexes many. - to discuss or debate (a subject, question, etc.) with vigor or at great length:to vex a question endlessly without agreeing.
- to disturb by motion;
stir up;
toss about. - to afflict with physical pain.
- Latin vexāre to shake, jolt, harass, annoy, frequentative of vehere to carry, convey
- Old French vexer
- late Middle English vexen 1375–1425
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged anger, irk, fret, nettle.
- 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged hector, harry, harass.
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged delight.
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