VEX


Meaning of VEX in English

v.tr.

1. anger by a slight or a petty annoyance; irritate.

2 archaic grieve, afflict.

Derivatives:

vexer n. vexing adj. vexingly adv.

Etymology: ME f. OF vexer f. L vexare shake, disturb

Oxford English vocab.      Оксфордский английский словарь.