vex
Translation
to vex, to annoy, to worry, to puzzle
Examples
This difficult puzzle continues to vex me.
This difficult puzzle continues to vex me.
He was vexed by the constant delays.
He was vexed by the constant delays.
Grammar Patterns
to vex ((sb.)) to make (sb.) feel annoyed or worried His constant questions vexed the teacher.
to be vexed by ((sth.)) to be annoyed by (sth.) She was vexed by the noise.
Similar Words
Synonyms: annoy, irritate, bother, plague; Antonyms: soothe, please, delight
Etymology
From Latin 'vexare', meaning 'to shake, agitate, harass'.
Memory Tips
It sounds like 'hex', as in to put a curse on someone to annoy or worry them.