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vex

Letters that make vex

e, v, x are letters that make 'vex'

Words within vex

ex are words within 'vex'

Words created by adding a letter to the beginning or end of vex

vext is a word created by adding a letter to 'vex'

vex is a 3 letter word starting with v
vex is a 3 letter word ending with x

5 possible definitions for 'vex'

Vex as "cause annoyance in, disturb, especially by minor irritations"

Under this definition, vex is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

get at, nettle, bother, devil, nark, gravel, irritate, get to, rile, rag, annoy, chafe have the same meaning as 'vex'

vex as a type

'vex' can be a type of displease.

Types of vex

provoke, beset, get under one's skin, rankle, chivy, chevvy, molest, antagonize, antagonise, fret, grate, fret, harry, harass, ruffle, eat into, chivvy, hassle, chevy, plague, peeve, get are types of 'vex'.

Derivatives of vex

devilry, aggravation, irritation, annoyer, vexer, annoyance, infliction, pain, teaser, pique, temper, deviltry, tease, botheration, roguishness, annoying, vexation, mischief, mischief-making, mischievousness, devilment, rascality, roguery, shenanigan, provocation, bother, pain in the neck, pain in the ass, irritant, thorn are derivatives of 'vex'.

Verb groups of vex

chafe is a verb group of vex.

Vex as "change the arrangement or position of"

Under this definition, vex is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

agitate, commove, raise up, disturb, stir up, shake up have the same meaning as 'vex'

vex as a type

'vex' can be a type of displace, move.

Types of vex

roil, rile, toss, beat, scramble, poke are types of 'vex'.

Vex as "be a mystery or bewildering to"

Under this definition, vex is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

baffle, stupefy, flummox, nonplus, amaze, dumbfound, puzzle, get, perplex, stick, bewilder, pose, mystify, beat, gravel have the same meaning as 'vex'

vex as a type

'vex' can be a type of befuddle, bedevil, discombobulate, fox, confound, throw, confuse, fuddle.

Types of vex

mix up, riddle, elude, escape, stump are types of 'vex'.

Derivatives of vex

obfuscation, mystification, teaser, stupefaction, sticker, puzzle, secret, bewilderment, puzzlement, befuddlement, bafflement, bemusement, mystery, enigma, closed book, puzzler, mystifier, poser, stumper, toughie are derivatives of 'vex'.

Example of vex used within this context

"This beats me!", "Got me--I don't know the answer!", "a vexing problem", "This question really stuck me"

Vex as "subject to prolonged examination, discussion, or deliberation"

Under this definition, vex is a verb and has the following properties:

vex as a type

'vex' can be a type of debate, deliberate.

Example of vex used within this context

"vex the subject of the death penalty"

Vex as "disturb the peace of mind of, afflict with mental agitation or distress"

Under this definition, vex is a verb and has the following properties:

Synonyms

worry has the same meaning as vex

Antonyms

reassure, assure have the opposite meaning of 'vex'

vex as a type

'vex' can be a type of cark, distract, disquiet, disorder, perturb, unhinge, trouble.

Types of vex

eat, misgive, eat on, nag are types of 'vex'.

Derivatives of vex

worrying, concern, vexation, badgering, torment, bedevilment, worry, headache are derivatives of 'vex'.

Causes of vex

worry is a cause of vex.

Verb groups of vex

worry is a verb group of vex.