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vexes

The word “vexes” has 2 syllables: vex-es

It's pronounced as /ˈvɛksɪz/

What is synonym and antonym for vexes?

In the thesaurus, “vexes” has 177 synonyms and 38 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for vexes along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for vexes

Antonyms for vexes

  • aid
  • appease
  • appeases
  • assist
  • assures
  • calm
  • cheer
  • cheers
  • comfort
  • comforts
  • conciliates
  • consoles
  • contents
  • delight
  • delights
  • ease
  • enlightens
  • gladdens
  • gratifies
  • help
  • informs
  • make happy
  • mollifies
  • mollify
  • obliges
  • pacifies
  • placates
  • please
  • pleases
  • propitiates
  • quiet
  • quiets
  • reassures
  • satisfies
  • solaces
  • soothe
  • soothes
  • support

Meanings of vexes

  • verb
    1. To trouble aggressively, to harass.
    2. To annoy, irritate.
    3. To cause (mental) suffering to; to distress.
    4. To twist, to weave.
    5. To be irritated; to fret.
    6. To toss back and forth; to agitate; to disquiet.

Example Sentences

  • His constant criticism vexes everyone around him.
  • The complexity of the puzzle vexes many players.
  • It vexes me when people ignore simple instructions.
  • The lack of clear communication vexes the entire team.
  • Her indecisiveness vexes her friends whenever they make plans.

On this page you'll find 215 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to vexes, such as: abashes, abrade, addles, afflict, affronts, aggravate, aggravates.

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