Word meaning
vex
verb · VEKS
What does vex mean?
Vex means to make someone annoyed, frustrated, or worried.
Vex in a sentence
“The unanswered question vexed him all night.”
Synonyms for vex
- annoy
- irritate
- trouble
Where does vex come from?
From Latin vexare, "to shake, disturb."
How to remember vex
- Say it out loud a few times: VEKS.
- Write one sentence of your own using vex, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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