vex in German
vex in German is beleidigen, quälen, reizen — vex means to annoy or irritate someone.
vex in German
beleidigen
quälen
(transitive) To cause (mental) suffering to; to distress.
reizen
(transitive) To cause (mental) suffering to; to distress.
beunruhigen
(transitive) To cause (mental) suffering to; to distress.
irritieren
(transitive) To cause (mental) suffering to; to distress.
verärgern
(transitive) To cause (mental) suffering to; to distress.
ärgern
(transitive) To cause (mental) suffering to; to distress.
What does "vex" mean?
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verb To annoy or irritate someone.
"The first thing that greets you on entering the church is a notice asking you not to vex the goat, since it renders valuable service in keeping the churchyard tidy."
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verb To cause someone worry or distress.
"The unresolved question continued to vex the research team for years."
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vex in a sentence
- The first thing that greets you on entering the church is a notice asking you not to vex the goat, since it renders valuable service in keeping the churchyard tidy.
- Billy's professor was vexed by his continued failure to improve his grades.
- The unresolved question continued to vex the research team for years.
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What is "vex" in German?
"vex" in German is beleidigen, quälen, reizen. vex means: To annoy or irritate someone.
Are there other ways to say "vex" in German?
Yes — German has 7 translations listed for "vex": beleidigen, quälen, reizen, beunruhigen, irritieren, verärgern.
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