vex
(verb)
verb
1. cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
Similar word(s): annoy, bother, chafe, devil, gravel, irritate, nark, nettle, rag, rile
Definition categories: emotion, displease
2. disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress
Similar word(s): worry
Definition categories: emotion, cark, disorder, disquiet, distract, perturb, trouble, unhinge
3. change the arrangement or position of
Similar word(s): agitate, commove, disturb
Definition categories: contact, displace, move
4. subject to prolonged examination, discussion, or deliberation
- vex the subject of the death penalty
Definition categories: communication, debate, deliberate
5. be a mystery or bewildering to
- a vexing problem
Similar word(s): amaze, baffle, beat, bewilder, dumbfound, flummox, get, gravel, mystify, nonplus, perplex, pose, puzzle, stick, stupefy
Definition categories: cognition, bedevil, befuddle, confound, confuse, discombobulate, fox, fuddle, throw
Sentences with vex as a verb:
- Billy's professor was vexed by his continued failure to improve his grades.