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vexō — meaning in English

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English meaning

annoy verb To bother or irritate someone, especially through repeated small actions.
harass verb To repeatedly trouble, pester, or intimidate someone, especially in a way that is unwanted or illegal.
tease verb To poke fun at someone playfully or, sometimes, unkindly.
vex verb To annoy or irritate someone.

Senses

vexō is used for these senses in English:

harass To annoy (someone) frequently or systematically; to pester.
tease (transitive) To poke fun at, either cruelly or affectionately in a playful way.
vex (transitive) To cause (mental) suffering to; to distress.

harass — full definition

verb To repeatedly trouble, pester, or intimidate someone, especially in a way that is unwanted or illegal.
verb To wear someone down with repeated demands or attacks.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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