transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈveks ]
transitive verb
( vexed also vext ; vex·ing )
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French vexer, from Latin vexare to agitate, harry; probably akin to Latin vehere to convey — more at way
Date: 15th century
1.
a. : to bring trouble, distress, or agitation to
the restaurant is vex ed by slow service
b. : to bring physical distress to
a headache vex ed him all morning
c. : to irritate or annoy by petty provocations : harass
vex ed by the children
d. : puzzle , baffle
a problem to vex the keenest wit
2. : to shake or toss about
Synonyms: see annoy