Word Type

Verb

Noun

Proper Noun

The word "vex" can be used as verb, noun and proper noun.

Word Relationships

Coordinate Terms

hurt

Derived Terms

vexation vexatious vexed vexer vexingly

Context

esa space

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

affect bedevil befuddle cark confound confuse debate deliberate discombobulate disorder displace displease disquiet distract fox fuddle inflict move perturb throw trouble unhinge

Narrower Terms (Hyponyms)

hagride humiliate pester sadden

Manner Of

debate

Related Terms

offend quake vexatious

Related Terms

annoy distress fret harass irritate trouble twist weave

Similar Terms

chafe worry

Synonym Network

afflict agitate annoy bother chafe displease disquiet distress disturb hector irk irritate molest nettle offend perplex pester plague provoke roil spite tease torment trouble worry

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