Synonyms for vexing
| Grammar : Verb |
| Spell : veks |
| Phonetic Transcription : vɛks |
Top 10 synonyms for vexing Other synonyms for the word vexing
- abrade
- aggravate
- anger
- be at
- chafe
- depress
- eat
- fret
- get in one's hair
- get under one's skin
- give a bad time
- give a hard time
- grate on
- harass
- harry
- hassle
- irk
- irritate
- molest
- needle
- nettle
- offend
- peeve
- perplex
- pester
- pique
- plague
- provoke
- put out
- rasp
- ride
- rile
- tease
- tick off
- torment
- trouble
- turn off
- upset
- worry
Définition 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
- 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
Antonyms for vexing
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