Vex

/vɛks/

Meaning & Definition

verb

to annoy, frustrate, or worry someone.

The constant noise from the construction site began to vex the residents.

to cause perplexity or confusion.

The tricky math problem continued to vex the students.

to discuss or debate; to argue.

They would often vex over the best approach to the project.

From Latin 'vexare', meaning 'to shake' or 'to disturb'.

vex someone

to annoy or irritate someone.

vexation

the state of being troubled, annoyed, or worried.

vexed question

a difficult or complicated issue that causes disagreement.

vexatious

causing annoyance or frustration.

vexedly

in a manner that causes annoyance.

to cause someone frustration

Her changing plans really vexed me.

to get on someone's nerves

Stop talking so much, you're vexing everyone here.