vex

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vex

(verb)

Meaning

to annoy or frustrate someone

Example

"The loud noise from the construction site began to vex the residents nearby."

Synonyms

irritatedisturbbother

Antonyms

calmpleasesoothe

More about this word

Word origin
From Latin 'vexare', meaning to shake or agitate.
Related word forms
  • verb: vexed
  • noun: vexation

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