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Meaning of vex in English
Pronunciation
/vɛks/
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Verb
vex
Etymology
late Middle English: from Old French vexer, from Latin vexare‘shake, disturb’
Definitions
1.
cause annoyance in
Examples
« 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 »
2.
disturb the peace of mind of
Examples
« afflict with mental agitation or distress »
« I cannot sleep--my daughter's health is worrying me »
Antonyms
reassure
assure
3.
change the arrangement or position of
4.
subject to prolonged examination, discussion, or deliberation
Examples
« vex the subject of the death penalty »
5.
be a mystery or bewildering to
Examples
« This beats me! »
« Got me--I don't know the answer! »
« a vexing problem »
« This question really stuck me »
See also
puzzle over
solve