VEX Synonyms
There are 28 hypernyms of the word vex. (close relations)
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| agitate | verbv | |||||
verb • try to stir up public opinion • cause to be agitated, excited, or roused • exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for • move very slightly • move or cause to move back and forth • change the arrangement or position of | ||||||
| irritate | verbv | |||||
verb • cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations • excite to an abnormal condition, or chafe or inflame • excite to some characteristic action or condition, such as motion, contraction, or nervous impulse, by the application of a stimulus | ||||||
| afflict | verbv | |||||
verb • cause great unhappiness for; distress • cause physical pain or suffering in | ||||||
| annoy | verbv | |||||
verb • cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations | ||||||
| bother | verbv | |||||
noun • an angry disturbance • something or someone that causes trouble; a source of unhappiness verb • take the trouble to do something; concern oneself • cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations • to cause inconvenience or discomfort to • intrude or enter uninvited • make nervous or agitated • make confused or perplexed or puzzled | ||||||
| disturb | verbv | |||||
verb • move deeply • change the arrangement or position of • tamper with • destroy the peace or tranquility of • damage as if by shaking or jarring | ||||||
| irk | verbv | |||||
verb • irritate or vex | ||||||
| nettle | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • any of numerous plants having stinging hairs that cause skin irritation on contact (especially of the genus Urtica or family Urticaceae) verb • sting with or as with nettles and cause a stinging pain or sensation • cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations | ||||||
| rile | verbv | |||||
verb • cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations • make turbid by stirring up the sediments of | ||||||
| anger | nounn | |||||
noun • a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance • the state of being angry • belligerence aroused by a real or supposed wrong (personified as one of the deadly sins) verb • make angry • become angry | ||||||
| displease | verbv | |||||
verb • give displeasure to | ||||||
| exasperate | verbv | |||||
verb • exasperate or irritate • make furious • make worse | ||||||
| faze | verbv | |||||
verb • disturb the composure of | ||||||
| gall | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • an open sore on the back of a horse caused by ill-fitting or badly adjusted saddle • a skin sore caused by chafing • abnormal swelling of plant tissue caused by insects or microorganisms or injury • a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will • a digestive juice secreted by the liver and stored in the gallbladder; aids in the digestion of fats • the trait of being rude and impertinent; inclined to take liberties verb • become or make sore by or as if by rubbing • irritate or vex | ||||||
| incense | verbv | |||||
noun • a substance that produces a fragrant odor when burned • the pleasing scent produced when incense is burned verb • perfume especially with a censer • make furious | ||||||
| infuriate | verbv | |||||
verb • make furious | ||||||
| peeve | nounn | |||||
noun • an annoyed or irritated mood verb • cause to be annoyed, irritated, or resentful | ||||||
| provoke | verbv | |||||
verb • call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses) • evoke or provoke to appear or occur • provide the needed stimulus for • annoy continually or chronically | ||||||
| ruffle | verbv | |||||
noun • a strip of pleated material used as a decoration or a trim • a high tight collar • a noisy fight verb • stir up (water) so as to form ripples • trouble or vex • to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others • discompose • twitch or flutter • mix so as to make a random order or arrangement • erect or fluff up • disturb the smoothness of • pleat or gather into a ruffle | ||||||
| trouble | nounn | |||||
noun • a source of difficulty • an angry disturbance • an event causing distress or pain • an effort that is inconvenient • a strong feeling of anxiety • an unwanted pregnancy verb • move deeply • to cause inconvenience or discomfort to • disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed • take the trouble to do something; concern oneself • cause bodily suffering to and make sick or indisposed | ||||||