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Antonyms for vexing

Grammar : Verb
Spell : veks
Phonetic Transcription : vɛks

Definition of vexing

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 :
  • It was vexing to be boxed on the ears for a boy whom she had never looked in the face!
  • Extract from : « The Fte At Coqueville » by Emile Zola
  • On the other hand, there would be some vexing formalities to go through.
  • Extract from : « 'Twixt Land & Sea » by Joseph Conrad
  • “O war chief, I think I will do that, if they speak of vexing me,” he said.
  • Extract from : « Myths and Legends of the Great Plains » by Unknown
  • It was vexing his having moved round the corner, into North Street.
  • Extract from : « All Roads Lead to Calvary » by Jerome K. Jerome
  • Also, the subject of vocal registers is as vexing to-day as ever.
  • Extract from : « The Child-Voice in Singing » by Francis E. Howard
  • Vexing questions have arisen as to how the deaconess should be set apart to her work.
  • Extract from : « Deaconesses in Europe » by Jane M. Bancroft
  • Our geese are nearly all right, and our ducks are good, but our swans are so vexing!
  • Extract from : « Blue-Bird Weather » by Robert W. Chambers
  • Do not be afraid of vexing me: do say what is in your mind,' said the old lady.
  • Extract from : « Robin Redbreast » by Mary Louisa Molesworth
  • Anger and loss cause you to turn away from the dark and vexing things.
  • Extract from : « Cupology » by Clara
  • The vexing thing about it is, that it does not mind being blamed.
  • Extract from : « The Angel and the Author - and Others » by Jerome K. Jerome

Synonyms for vexing

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