Definitions
be a mystery or bewildering to
Word origin
From Middle English vexen, from Old French vexer, from Latin vexāre (“disturb, agitate, annoy”). Displaced native Old English dreċċan and gremman.
Used in a sentence
“Billy's professor was vexed by his continued failure to improve his grades.”
“The first thing that greets you on entering the church is a notice asking you not to vex the goat, since it renders valuable service in keeping the churchyard tidy.”
“I will not again vex her ear with words of love, however true, however deep: ours is an evil destiny, and we may not control it!”
Source: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0
Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues
01“Annoy or puzzle”3 letters
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