Meaning

verb cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations

verb disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress

verb change the arrangement or position of

originEtymology tree Latin vexōbor. Old French vexerbor. Middle English vexen English vex From Middle English vexen, from Old French vexer, from Latin vexāre (“disturb, agitate, annoy”). Displaced native Old English dreċċan and gremman.

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