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vex in Spanish

vex in Spanish is atormentar, molestar, vejar — vex means to annoy or irritate someone.

vex in Spanish

atormentar
verb
(transitive) To cause (mental) suffering to; to distress.
molestar
verb
(transitive) To cause (mental) suffering to; to distress.
vejar
verb
(transitive) To cause (mental) suffering to; to distress.
afligir
verb
(transitive) To cause (mental) suffering to; to distress.
disgustar
verb
(transitive) To cause (mental) suffering to; to distress.
irritar
verb
(transitive) To cause (mental) suffering to; to distress.
vejar
verb
(transitive, now, _, rare) To trouble aggressively, to harass.
fastidiar
verb
(transitive, now, _, rare) To trouble aggressively, to harass.

What does "vex" mean?

  1. 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."
  2. 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 Spanish?
"vex" in Spanish is atormentar, molestar, vejar. vex means: To annoy or irritate someone.
Are there other ways to say "vex" in Spanish?
Yes — Spanish has 7 translations listed for "vex": atormentar, molestar, vejar, afligir, disgustar, irritar.
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