was wotd|2006|July|13
English

Etymology
From OF. vexer, from L. vexare|v�x�re �disturb, agitate�.

Pronunciation
IPA|/v�ks/
audio|en-us-vex.ogg|Audio (US)
:Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-�ks|-�ks

Verb
en-verb|vex|es

1. transitive To annoy.

#:Billy's professor was vexed by his continued failure to improve his grades.

1. transitive To cause (mental) suffering to; to distress.

Synonyms
(to annoy): agitate, irritate
(to cause mental suffering): afflict, torment

Derived terms
vexer
vexingly
vexation
vexatious

Translations
trans-top|To annoy
Finnish: ärsyttää
French: ennuyer, énerver
German: ärgern
trans-mid
Russian: �азд�ажа��
Scottish Gaelic: sàraich
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trans-top|To distress; to cause mental suffering
Finnish: kiusata, vaivata
French: vexer, tourmenter
German: beunruhigen, quälen
trans-mid
Portuguese: tormentar
Russian: волнова��
Scottish Gaelic: sàraich
trans-bottom

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ttbc|French: vexer, frustrer
ttbc|German: beleidigen
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ttbc|Portuguese: irritar, aborrecer
ttbc|Scottish Gaelic: sàraich

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