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Another word for vex
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• verb (Context 1)
To make someone feel annoyed, frustrated, or worried, especially with trivial or persistent matters.
Usage Example
"The complicated set of instructions continued to annoy the new employees."
Strongest
annoy
irritate
irk
Strong
frustrate
bother
• verb (Context 2)
To cause distress, physical suffering, or trouble to.
Usage Example
"An old knee injury began to afflict him again as the cold winter weather set in."
Strong
afflict
plague
torment
trouble
• verb (Context 3)
To discuss or debate a subject extensively or with great vigor.
Usage Example
"Scholars have long vexed the question of the ancient manuscript's true authorship."
Strong
debate
discuss
dispute
Opposites of vex
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of vex varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites:
soothe
comfort
relieve
pacify
ignore
alleviate
heal
please
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Vex. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/vex