Synonyms for vex

Grammar : Verb

Spell : veks

Phonetic Transcription : vɛks

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Définition of vex

Origin : early 15c., from Middle French vexer, from Latin vexare "to attack, harass, trouble," from vexus, collateral form of vectus, past participle of vehere "to draw, carry" (see vehicle). Related: Vexed; vexing.

verb distress, bother

Example sentences :

“Vex not thyself,” said the old dame, as she saw him struggling with his sobs.
Extract from : « The Armourer's Prentices » by Charlotte M. Yonge

"Nay, you cannot vex me," he answered, all warm again at the very sight of her.
Extract from : « The White Company » by Arthur Conan Doyle

She is a very good woman—very; but it's prudent not to vex her.
Extract from : « Night and Morning, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton

All this was the readier told me, because it was against me, and would tease and vex me.
Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 2 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson

The chance was lost; but why should it vex her,—what was he to her?
Extract from : « Alice, or The Mysteries, Complete » by Edward Bulwer-Lytton

Often, when I was a child, I wished to kill myself in order to vex others.
Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt

Poor fellow I you vex me much by telling me that he is unfortunate.
Extract from : « The Letters of Robert Burns » by Robert Burns

You see, Monsieur, he could vex me in two or three ways, so could I him.
Extract from : « The Room in the Dragon Volant » by J. Sheridan LeFanu

"I haven't meant to vex you," he said, as he stooped to kiss his mother.
Extract from : « Great Uncle Hoot-Toot » by Mrs. Molesworth

She did not want to vex Geoff, but she was unused to any but straightforward replies.
Extract from : « Great Uncle Hoot-Toot » by Mrs. Molesworth

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