vex
Vex (verb) means to annoy or irritate someone. Example: “It vexes me when people talk during films.”
How to use vex
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo annoy, irritate, or trouble someone.
Somewhat formal or literary — "annoy" or "irritate" are more common in everyday speech.
Word forms
vexed past tense, vext past tense, vexes plural, vexes singular
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It _____ me when people talk during films.
Etymology
From Old French vexer, from Latin vexare, "to disturb, agitate, annoy".
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Frequently asked questions
What does “vex” mean?
The word “vex” means to annoy or irritate someone. In plain terms, to annoy, irritate, or trouble someone.
How do you pronounce “vex”?
“Vex” is pronounced vehks (/vɛks/ in IPA).
How do you use “vex” in a sentence?
Here is “vex” used in a sentence: “It vexes me when people talk during films.”
What is another word for “vex”?
Words with a similar meaning to “vex” include afflict, aggrieve, plague, atray, cag and distress.
What is the opposite of “vex”?
The opposite of “vex” — its antonyms — are alleviate and comfort.
What part of speech is “vex”?
“Vex” is a verb.
Where does the word “vex” come from?
The word “vex” comes from Latin. From Old French vexer, from Latin vexare, "to disturb, agitate, annoy".
How many meanings does “vex” have?
“Vex” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to annoy or irritate someone.
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