vexing
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Is vexing a Scrabble word?
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- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL) Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) Yes
- Wordle No
- Words With Friends Yes
What is the meaning of vexing?
Definition
verb (English)
1. cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritationsExamples: "Mosquitoes buzzing in my ear really bothers me"; "It irritates me that she never closes the door after she leaves"Synonyms: annoy, bother, chafe, devil, get at, get to, gravel, irritate
2. disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distressExamples: "I cannot sleep--my daughter's health is worrying me"Synonyms: vex, worryAntonyms: reassure
3. change the arrangement or position ofSynonyms: agitate, commove, disturb, raise up, shake up, stir up, vex
4. subject to prolonged examination, discussion, or deliberationExamples: "vex the subject of the death penalty"Synonyms: vex
5. be a mystery or bewildering toExamples: "This beats me!"; "Got me--I don't know the answer!"; "a vexing problem"Synonyms: amaze, baffle, beat, bewilder, dumbfound, flummox, get, gravel
adjective satellite (English)
1. extremely annoying or displeasingExamples: "his cavelier curtness of manner was exasperating"; "I've had an exasperating day"; "her infuriating indifference"Synonyms: exasperating, infuriating, maddening, vexing
2. causing irritation or annoyanceExamples: "tapping an annoying rhythm on his glass with his fork"; "aircraft noise is particularly bothersome near the airport"; "found it galling to have to ask permission"Synonyms: annoying, bothersome, galling, irritating, nettlesome, pesky, pestering, pestiferous
Definition source: Wiktionary