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to vex
01
incomodar, irritar
to annoy someone by intentionally or persistently bothering them with small, annoying actions or behaviors
Transitive: to vex sb
Exemplos
The constant buzzing of the mosquito vexed me all night.
O zumbido constante do mosquito me irritou a noite toda.
His habit of tapping his pen on the desk during the lecture vexed the entire class.
Seu hábito de bater a caneta na mesa durante a aula irritou toda a classe.
02
confundir, desconcertar
to confuse or bewilder someone, making them unsure or unable to understand something
Transitive: to vex sb
Exemplos
The difficult puzzle vexed him for hours without a solution.
O quebra-cabeça difícil o incomodou por horas sem solução.
The complex instructions vexed the team, causing delays.
As instruções complexas confundiram a equipe, causando atrasos.
03
debater, discutir
to discuss or argue a topic with great energy or for a long time
Transitive: to vex a topic or question
Exemplos
The committee vexed the issue of funding for hours without reaching a conclusion.
O comitê debateu a questão do financiamento por horas sem chegar a uma conclusão.
They vexed the question of whether to approve the new policy until everyone was exhausted.
Eles debateram a questão de aprovar a nova política até que todos estivessem exaustos.
04
agitar, sacudir
to move something repeatedly or violently back and forth
Transitive: to vex sth
Exemplos
He vexed the papers on his desk, unable to find what he needed.
Ele revirou os papéis em sua mesa, incapaz de encontrar o que precisava.
The breeze vexed the leaves, sending them fluttering across the ground.
A brisa vexou as folhas, enviando-as esvoaçando pelo chão.
05
irritar, aborrecer
to irritate or annoy someone by causing trouble or distress
Transitive: to vex sb
Exemplos
It would vex anyone to deal with such a difficult customer.
Irritaria qualquer pessoa lidar com um cliente tão difícil.
Trying to assemble the furniture without clear instructions can vex anyone.
Tentar montar os móveis sem instruções claras pode irritar qualquer um.
06
incomodar, irritar
to cause discomfort, pain, or physical irritation
Transitive: to vex a person or body part
Exemplos
The itchy mosquito bites began to vex him during the camping trip.
As picadas de mosquito que coçavam começaram a incomodá-lo durante a viagem de acampamento.
The tight shoes vexed her toes, causing blisters.
Os sapatos apertados vexaram seus dedos, causando bolhas.
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