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vex
I. \ˈveks\ verb
(vexed also vext \ˈvekst\ ; vexed also vext ; vexing ; vexes)
Etymology: Middle English vexen, from Middle French vexer, from Latin vexare to shake, injure, annoy, probably from vehere to carry, convey — more at way
transitive verb
1. : to bring trouble or distress to: as
a. : to subject to mental suffering : cause agitation or anxiety to : interfere with the peace and quiet of by or as if by encroachment
< vexing his mind to recall the address >
< vexed by a restless desire for change >
< tasks that vex our quiet days >
b. : to bring physical distress to : cause bodily pain or anguish
< vexed with a rheumatic disorder >
< a headache had vexed him all day >
c. : to irritate or annoy by or as if by petty provocations : harass to anger : plague
< a lazy stubborn boy who vexed his father daily >
< was vexed with the heedless crowds >
d. : to cause difficulty to in respect to finding a solution or answer
< a puzzle to vex the keenest wit >
e. : tease, torment
< don't vex the cat >
2. : to go over in careful and minute detail : debate or discuss at length
< many men have vexed this question without reaching a solution >
3. : to perturb by physical agitation : shake or toss about : batter, belabor
< wintry winds vexing the forest giants >
< a coast vexed by waves >
intransitive verb
: to suffer distress (as of mind) : become irritated : fret, worry
< how foolish to vex over such trivia >
Synonyms: see annoy
II. noun
(-es)
Scotland : vexation, annoyance, disturbance |