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Another word for vex

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Verb

  1. To trouble the nerves or peace of mind of, especially by repeated vexations

    Idioms:
    See also:

    pain

    feelings

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Another word for vex

Verb

  1. To trouble

    See also:

    disturb

    bother

  2. To annoy

    See also:

    bother

    bother

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Sentence Examples

  • But this destruction seems to have been done on purpose to vex us.

  • It seems that the children's antics will continue to vex the nanny.

  • His hopes of distinction were, however, cut short by a decree of the Polish diet, which, in order to vex the king, refused to sanction the continuance of the war.

  • Don't vex your mother; she's in a foul mood.

  • Melody felt that she was unable to invite guests over to her house, because it would vex her painfully shy husband.

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