vex

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de provoquer chez quelqu'un un sentiment d'irritation, de contrariété ou d'inquiétude.

A verb used to indicate the act of causing someone to feel annoyed, frustrated, or worried.

1. Annoy or irritateB2formal

   To cause annoyance or irritation, especially through minor disturbances.

   ennuyer, agacer

   • The constant noise from the construction site vexed the residents.
   • His habit of interrupting others vexed his colleagues.
   • She was vexed by the slow internet connection.

   Synonymesaggravateannoybothergallirkirritatenettlepeevepesterprovoke

   Antonymescomfortdelightgratifypleasesoothe

2. Disturb or distressB2formal

   To disturb someone's peace of mind, causing mental agitation or distress.

   vexer, contrarier

   • The troubling news vexed her deeply.
   • He was vexed by the uncertainty of his future.
   • The unresolved argument continued to vex them.

   Synonymesagitateannoybotherdistressharassirkirritateperturbprovoketrouble

   Antonymescalmcomfortdelightpleasereassuresoothe

3. Disarrange or disturbC1formal

   To change the arrangement or position of something, causing disorder.

   Déranger, mettre en désordre

   • The wind vexed the papers on the desk.
   • She vexed the carefully arranged flowers by accident.
   • The children vexed the neatly stacked books.

   Synonymesagitatecommovedisturbraise upshake upstir up

4. Prolonged discussionC1formal

   To subject something to prolonged examination, discussion, or deliberation.

   Examiner longuement

   • The committee vexed the proposal for hours without reaching a conclusion.
   • They vexed the issue at every meeting.
   • The legal team vexed the contract's fine print.

   Synonymesconsiderdebatedeliberatediscussdisputeexamine

5. Bewilder or puzzleC1formal

   To be a mystery or cause bewilderment; to confuse.

   Embarrasser, intriguer

   • The complex riddle vexed even the brightest students.
   • His strange behavior vexed everyone who knew him.
   • The sudden change in plans vexed the entire team.

   Synonymesbafflebemusebewilderconfoundconfuseflummoxmystifynonplusperplexpuzzle

   Antonymesclarifyenlightenexplain