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to vex
01
to annoy someone by intentionally or persistently bothering them with small, annoying actions or behaviors
Transitive: to vex sb
02
to confuse or bewilder someone, making them unsure or unable to understand something
Transitive: to vex sb
03
to discuss or argue a topic with great energy or for a long time
Transitive: to vex a topic or question
04
to move something repeatedly or violently back and forth
Transitive: to vex sth
05
to irritate or annoy someone by causing trouble or distress
Transitive: to vex sb
06
to cause discomfort, pain, or physical irritation
Transitive: to vex a person or body part
vex
v
vexatious
adj
vexatious
adj
vexed
adj
vexed
adj
vexer
n
vexer
n
Example
His constant teasing vexed his younger sister.
His sarcastic comments often vex me.
The constant buzzing of the mosquito vexed me all night.
The continuous interruptions were vexing her.
His habit of tapping his pen on the desk during the lecture vexed the entire class.
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