vex
1 of 1verb/vɛks/
Forms:vexes,vexing,vexed,vexed
1
to annoy someone by intentionally or persistently bothering them with small, annoying actions or behaviors
transitive- The constant buzzing of the mosquito vexed me all night.
- His habit of tapping his pen on the desk during the lecture vexed the entire class.
- His constant teasing vexed his younger sister.
- The continuous interruptions were vexing her.
- His sarcastic comments often vex me.
2
to confuse or bewilder someone, making them unsure or unable to understand something
transitive- The difficult puzzle vexed him for hours without a solution.
- The complex instructions vexed the team, causing delays.
- The unexpected outcome of the experiment vexed the researchers.
- His cryptic answer only served to vex the interviewer more.
- The riddle at the end of the book vexed me for days.
3
to discuss or argue a topic with great energy or for a long time
transitive- The committee vexed the issue of funding for hours without reaching a conclusion.
- They vexed the question of whether to approve the new policy until everyone was exhausted.
- The debate team vexed the topic of climate change, presenting all sides of the argument.
- He vexed the problem of the company’s declining sales during the meeting.
- They spent the entire evening vexing the question of where to hold the next event.
4
to move something repeatedly or violently back and forth
transitive- He vexed the papers on his desk, unable to find what he needed.
- The breeze vexed the leaves, sending them fluttering across the ground.
- The strong winds vexed the branches, making them sway wildly.
- The angry crowd vexed the barricades, pushing and shoving to get through.
- She vexed the blanket, trying to shake off the crumbs.
5
to irritate or annoy someone by causing trouble or distress
transitive- It would vex anyone to deal with such a difficult customer.
- Trying to assemble the furniture without clear instructions can vex anyone.
- The ongoing delays in the project vexed the entire team.
- The slow internet connection vexes me when I'm trying to work.
- The new regulations vexed the workers, making their tasks more difficult.
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6
to cause discomfort, pain, or physical irritation
transitive- The itchy mosquito bites began to vex him during the camping trip.
- The tight shoes vexed her toes, causing blisters.
- The bee sting vexed her for hours, causing swelling and discomfort.
- His sprained ankle vexed him during the hiking trip, slowing down the group.