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vexed

The correct spelling is vexed.

How to pronounce vexed

verb

IPA: /ˈvɛkst/

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The correct spelling is vexed. To trouble aggressively, to harass. For example: "She became more and more vexed as she struggled to cope with the demands of the job."

Usage Examples

She became more and more vexed as she struggled to cope with the demands of the job.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To trouble aggressively, to harass.
  2. 2.To annoy, irritate.
  3. 3.To cause (mental) suffering to; to distress.
  4. 4.To twist, to weave.
  5. 5.To be irritated; to fret.

adjective

  1. 1.Annoyed, irritated or distressed
  2. 2.Much debated, discussed or disputed

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