Antonyms for vex


Grammar : Verb
Spell : veks
Phonetic Transcription : vɛks


Definition 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

Synonyms for vex

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