Vex

usgb/veks/
verb

To annoy or frustrate someone.

His constant chatter started to vex me.
Visual representation of "vex" - To annoy or frustrate someone

Often appears as...

  • vex someone greatly
  • vex one's spirit
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Visual representation of "vex"
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Mild Annoyance

Use 'vex' to express a light but persistent sense of annoyance.

Illustration for Mild Annoyance
His habit of interrupting others during conversations began to vex me.
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Collocation Understanding

Pay attention to collocations like 'vex someone's spirit' which imply deep annoyance or distress.

Illustration for Collocation Understanding
The disrespectful comments began to vex her spirit.
Visual representation of the word "Vex"

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