Definition of Vex
1. Verb. Cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations. "The performance is likely to vex Sue"; "It irritates me that she never closes the door after she leaves"
Specialized synonyms: Get, Get Under One's Skin, Eat Into, Fret, Grate, Rankle, Peeve, Ruffle, Fret, Beset, Chevvy, Chevy, Chivvy, Chivy, Harass, Harry, Hassle, Molest, Plague, Provoke, Antagonise, Antagonize
Related verbs: Chafe
Generic synonyms: Displease
Derivative terms: Annoyance, Annoyer, Bother, Botheration, Botheration, Devilment, Devilry, Deviltry, Irritant, Irritation, Irritation, Irritation, Irritation, Vexation, Vexation, Vexer
2. Verb. Disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress. "The bad news will vex him"; "I cannot sleep--my daughter's health is worrying me"
Specialized synonyms: Misgive, Eat, Eat On, Nag
Generic synonyms: Cark, Disorder, Disquiet, Distract, Perturb, Trouble, Unhinge
Causes: Worry
Related verbs: Worry
Derivative terms: Vexation, Worry, Worrying
Antonyms: Reassure
3. Verb. Change the arrangement or position of.
Specialized synonyms: Beat, Scramble, Toss, Rile, Roil, Poke
Generic synonyms: Displace, Move
4. Verb. Subject to prolonged examination, discussion, or deliberation. "Vex the subject of the death penalty"
5. Verb. Be a mystery or bewildering to. "The good news will vex her"; "This question really stuck me"
Specialized synonyms: Mix Up, Stump, Riddle, Elude, Escape
Generic synonyms: Bedevil, Befuddle, Confound, Confuse, Discombobulate, Fox, Fuddle, Throw
Derivative terms: Bafflement, Bewilderment, Mystery, Mystification, Mystification, Mystifier, Poser, Puzzle, Puzzlement, Puzzler, Stupefaction
Also: Puzzle Out, Puzzle Over
Definition of Vex
1. v. t. To to&?;s back and forth; to agitate; to disquiet.
2. v. i. To be irritated; to fret.
3. v. t. To to&?;s back and forth; to agitate; to disquiet.
4. v. i. To be irritated; to fret.
Definition of Vex
1. to annoy [v VEXED or VEXT, VEXING, VEXES] - See also: annoy
Medical Definition of Vex
1. 1. To tos back and forth; to agitate; to disquiet. "White curl the waves, and the vexed ocean roars." (Pope) 2. To make angry or annoyed by little provocations; to irritate; to plague; to torment; to harass; to afflict; to trouble; to tease. "I will not vex your souls." "Then thousand torments vex my heart." (Prior) 3. To twist; to weave. "Some English wool, vexed in a Belgian loom." (Dryden) Synonym: See Tease. Origin: F. Vexer, L. Vexare, vexatum, to vex, originally, to shake, toss, in carrying, v. Intens. Fr. Vehere, vectum, to carry. See Vehicle. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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