VEX as VERB

1. Meaning
   • be a mystery or bewildering to
   Synonym(s)
   • amaze (what does amaze mean?)
   • baffle (what does baffle mean?)
   • beat (what does beat mean?)
   • bewilder (what does bewilder mean?)
   • dumbfound (what does dumbfound mean?)
   • flummox (what does flummox mean?)
   • get (what does get mean?)
   • gravel (what does gravel mean?)
   • mystify (what does mystify mean?)
   • nonplus (what does nonplus mean?)
   • perplex (what does perplex mean?)
   • pose (what does pose mean?)
   • puzzle (what does puzzle mean?)
   • stick (what does stick mean?)
   • stupefy (what does stupefy mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • This beats me!
   • Got me–I don”t know the answer!
   • a vexing problem
   • This question really stuck me
   Hypernyms(s) vex is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • confuse (what does confuse mean?)
   • throw (what does throw mean?)
   • fox (what does fox mean?)
   • befuddle (what does befuddle mean?)
   • fuddle (what does fuddle mean?)
   • bedevil (what does bedevil mean?)
   • confound (what does confound mean?)
   • discombobulate (what does discombobulate mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • stump (what does stump mean?)
   • mix up (what does mix up mean?)
   • riddle (what does riddle mean?)
   • elude (what does elude mean?)
   • escape (what does escape mean?)
   See Also
   • puzzle over (what does puzzle over mean?)
   • solve (what does solve mean?)
   • work out (what does work out mean?)
   • figure out (what does figure out mean?)
   • puzzle out (what does puzzle out mean?)
   • lick (what does lick mean?)
   • work (what does work mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • stupefaction (what does stupefaction mean?)
   • bewilderment (what does bewilderment mean?)
   • obfuscation (what does obfuscation mean?)
   • puzzlement (what does puzzlement mean?)
   • befuddlement (what does befuddlement mean?)
   • mystification (what does mystification mean?)
   • bafflement (what does bafflement mean?)
   • bemusement (what does bemusement mean?)
   • poser (what does poser mean?)
   • stumper (what does stumper mean?)
   • toughie (what does toughie mean?)
   • sticker (what does sticker mean?)
   • bewilderment (what does bewilderment mean?)
   • obfuscation (what does obfuscation mean?)
   • puzzlement (what does puzzlement mean?)
   • befuddlement (what does befuddlement mean?)
   • mystification (what does mystification mean?)
   • bafflement (what does bafflement mean?)
   • bemusement (what does bemusement mean?)
   • mystification (what does mystification mean?)
   • mystification (what does mystification mean?)
   • obfuscation (what does obfuscation mean?)
   • puzzle (what does puzzle mean?)
   • puzzler (what does puzzler mean?)
   • mystifier (what does mystifier mean?)
   • teaser (what does teaser mean?)
   • mystery (what does mystery mean?)
   • enigma (what does enigma mean?)
   • secret (what does secret mean?)
   • closed book (what does closed book mean?)
   • puzzle (what does puzzle mean?)
   • puzzler (what does puzzler mean?)
   • mystifier (what does mystifier mean?)
   • teaser (what does teaser mean?)
   • bewilderment (what does bewilderment mean?)
   • obfuscation (what does obfuscation mean?)
   • puzzlement (what does puzzlement mean?)
   • befuddlement (what does befuddlement mean?)
   • mystification (what does mystification mean?)
   • bafflement (what does bafflement mean?)
   • bemusement (what does bemusement mean?)
   • puzzle (what does puzzle mean?)
   • puzzler (what does puzzler mean?)
   • mystifier (what does mystifier mean?)
   • teaser (what does teaser mean?)
2. Meaning
   • subject to prolonged examination, discussion, or deliberation
   Usage Example(s)
   • vex the subject of the death penalty
   Hypernyms(s) vex is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • debate (what does debate mean?)
   • deliberate (what does deliberate mean?)
3. Meaning
   • change the arrangement or position of
   Synonym(s)
   • agitate (what does agitate mean?)
   • commove (what does commove mean?)
   • disturb (what does disturb mean?)
   • raise up (what does raise up mean?)
   • shake up (what does shake up mean?)
   • stir up (what does stir up mean?)
   Hypernyms(s) vex is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • move (what does move mean?)
   • displace (what does displace mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • beat (what does beat mean?)
   • scramble (what does scramble mean?)
   • toss (what does toss mean?)
   • roil (what does roil mean?)
   • rile (what does rile mean?)
   • poke (what does poke mean?)
4. Meaning
   • disturb the peace of mind of
   • afflict with mental agitation or distress
   Synonym(s)
   • worry (what does worry mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • I cannot sleep–my daughter’’s health is worrying me
   Hypernyms(s) vex is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • perturb (what does perturb mean?)
   • unhinge (what does unhinge mean?)
   • disquiet (what does disquiet mean?)
   • trouble (what does trouble mean?)
   • cark (what does cark mean?)
   • distract (what does distract mean?)
   • disorder (what does disorder mean?)
   Antonym(s)
   • reassure (what does reassure mean?)
   • assure (what does assure mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • misgive (what does misgive mean?)
   • eat (what does eat mean?)
   • eat on (what does eat on mean?)
   • nag (what does nag mean?)
   Cause(s)
   • worry (what does worry mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • concern (what does concern mean?)
   • worry (what does worry mean?)
   • headache (what does headache mean?)
   • vexation (what does vexation mean?)
   • concern (what does concern mean?)
   • worry (what does worry mean?)
   • headache (what does headache mean?)
   • vexation (what does vexation mean?)
   • badgering (what does badgering mean?)
   • worrying (what does worrying mean?)
   • torment (what does torment mean?)
   • bedevilment (what does bedevilment mean?)
5. Meaning
   • cause annoyance in
   • disturb, especially by minor irritations
   Synonym(s)
   • annoy (what does annoy mean?)
   • bother (what does bother mean?)
   • chafe (what does chafe mean?)
   • devil (what does devil mean?)
   • get at (what does get at mean?)
   • get to (what does get to mean?)
   • gravel (what does gravel mean?)
   • irritate (what does irritate mean?)
   • nark (what does nark mean?)
   • nettle (what does nettle mean?)
   • rag (what does rag mean?)
   • rile (what does rile mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • Mosquitoes buzzing in my ear really bothers me
   • It irritates me that she never closes the door after she leaves
   Hypernyms(s) vex is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • displease (what does displease mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • get (what does get mean?)
   • get under one’s skin (what does get under one’s skin mean?)
   • eat into (what does eat into mean?)
   • fret (what does fret mean?)
   • rankle (what does rankle mean?)
   • grate (what does grate mean?)
   • peeve (what does peeve mean?)
   • ruffle (what does ruffle mean?)
   • fret (what does fret mean?)
   • harass (what does harass mean?)
   • hassle (what does hassle mean?)
   • harry (what does harry mean?)
   • chivy (what does chivy mean?)
   • chivvy (what does chivvy mean?)
   • chevy (what does chevy mean?)
   • chevvy (what does chevvy mean?)
   • beset (what does beset mean?)
   • plague (what does plague mean?)
   • molest (what does molest mean?)
   • provoke (what does provoke mean?)
   • antagonize (what does antagonize mean?)
   • antagonise (what does antagonise mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • mischief (what does mischief mean?)
   • mischief-making (what does mischief-making mean?)
   • mischievousness (what does mischievousness mean?)
   • deviltry (what does deviltry mean?)
   • devilry (what does devilry mean?)
   • devilment (what does devilment mean?)
   • rascality (what does rascality mean?)
   • roguery (what does roguery mean?)
   • roguishness (what does roguishness mean?)
   • shenanigan (what does shenanigan mean?)
   • mischief (what does mischief mean?)
   • mischief-making (what does mischief-making mean?)
   • mischievousness (what does mischievousness mean?)
   • deviltry (what does deviltry mean?)
   • devilry (what does devilry mean?)
   • devilment (what does devilment mean?)
   • rascality (what does rascality mean?)
   • roguery (what does roguery mean?)
   • roguishness (what does roguishness mean?)
   • shenanigan (what does shenanigan mean?)
   • mischief (what does mischief mean?)
   • mischief-making (what does mischief-making mean?)
   • mischievousness (what does mischievousness mean?)
   • deviltry (what does deviltry mean?)
   • devilry (what does devilry mean?)
   • devilment (what does devilment mean?)
   • rascality (what does rascality mean?)
   • roguery (what does roguery mean?)
   • roguishness (what does roguishness mean?)
   • shenanigan (what does shenanigan mean?)
   • irritation (what does irritation mean?)
   • annoyance (what does annoyance mean?)
   • vexation (what does vexation mean?)
   • botheration (what does botheration mean?)
   • annoyance (what does annoyance mean?)
   • annoying (what does annoying mean?)
   • irritation (what does irritation mean?)
   • vexation (what does vexation mean?)
   • tease (what does tease mean?)
   • teaser (what does teaser mean?)
   • annoyer (what does annoyer mean?)
   • vexer (what does vexer mean?)
   • irritation (what does irritation mean?)
   • annoyance (what does annoyance mean?)
   • vexation (what does vexation mean?)
   • botheration (what does botheration mean?)
   • pique (what does pique mean?)
   • temper (what does temper mean?)
   • irritation (what does irritation mean?)
   • annoyance (what does annoyance mean?)
   • annoying (what does annoying mean?)
   • irritation (what does irritation mean?)
   • vexation (what does vexation mean?)
   • aggravation (what does aggravation mean?)
   • irritation (what does irritation mean?)
   • provocation (what does provocation mean?)
   • irritant (what does irritant mean?)
   • thorn (what does thorn mean?)
   • irritation (what does irritation mean?)
   • annoyance (what does annoyance mean?)
   • vexation (what does vexation mean?)
   • botheration (what does botheration mean?)
   • annoyance (what does annoyance mean?)
   • bother (what does bother mean?)
   • botheration (what does botheration mean?)
   • pain (what does pain mean?)
   • infliction (what does infliction mean?)
   • pain in the neck (what does pain in the neck mean?)
   • pain in the ass (what does pain in the ass mean?)
   • annoyance (what does annoyance mean?)
   • bother (what does bother mean?)
   • botheration (what does botheration mean?)
   • pain (what does pain mean?)
   • infliction (what does infliction mean?)
   • pain in the neck (what does pain in the neck mean?)
   • pain in the ass (what does pain in the ass mean?)
   • tease (what does tease mean?)
   • teaser (what does teaser mean?)
   • annoyer (what does annoyer mean?)
   • vexer (what does vexer mean?)
   • annoyance (what does annoyance mean?)
   • annoying (what does annoying mean?)
   • irritation (what does irritation mean?)
   • vexation (what does vexation mean?)