vex (Meaning)
vex (v)
cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress
change the arrangement or position of
subject to prolonged examination, discussion, or deliberation
be a mystery or bewildering to
vex (v. t.)
To to/s back and forth; to agitate; to disquiet.
To make angry or annoyed by little provocations; to irritate; to plague; to torment; to harass; to afflict; to trouble; to tease.
To twist; to weave.
vex (v. i.)
To be irritated; to fret.
Synonyms & Antonyms of vex
Synonyms:
- heckle
- nag
- exercise
- unhinge
- hassle
- perturb
- harass
- enrage
- rankle
- upset
- nettle
- antagonize
- pester
- rasp
- disquiet
- hack (off)
- stick in one's craw
- affront
- harry
- agitate
- distress
- peeve
- fret
- rub the wrong way
- roil
- ballyrag
- badger
- set one's teeth on edge
- get one's goat
- rouse
- madden
- outrage
- bait
- enflame
- unsettle
- discomfort
- devil
- get on one's nerves
- inflame
- bullyrag
- discompose
- undo
- wear on
- insult
- offend
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
vex Sentence Examples
- The constant noise from the construction site began to vex the residents of the peaceful neighborhood.
- His condescending remarks never failed to vex his colleagues during team meetings.
- The intricate puzzle proved to be a source of frustration, managing to vex even the most skilled problem solvers.
- Unforeseen technical issues continued to vex the team as they worked on the software development project.
- The persistent rain started to vex the outdoor event organizers, forcing them to consider alternative plans.
- It was evident that the malfunctioning equipment would vex the production schedule if not repaired promptly.
- The unanswered questions in the mystery novel were starting to vex the readers, leaving them eager for resolution.
- Her inability to make a decision began to vex her friends, who were growing impatient with the delay.
- The unclear instructions from the manager began to vex the employees, leading to confusion in the workplace.
- The unexpected changes to the travel itinerary were starting to vex the group, testing their adaptability.
FAQs About the word vex
cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations, disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress, change the arrangement or
persecute, aggravate, irritate, bother,annoy, bug, ruffle, anger, burn (up), plague
oblige, delight, mollify, conciliate, satisfy, appease, placate, satisfy, please, placate
The constant noise from the construction site began to vex the residents of the peaceful neighborhood.
His condescending remarks never failed to vex his colleagues during team meetings.
The intricate puzzle proved to be a source of frustration, managing to vex even the most skilled problem solvers.
Unforeseen technical issues continued to vex the team as they worked on the software development project.
