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nag vs vex

vex vs nag

nag is a noun but vex is not a noun.

nag and vex both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
nag Yes No Yes No
vex No No Yes No
As verbs, vex is a hypernym of nag; that is, vex is a word with a broader meaning than nag:
  • nag: worry persistently
  • vex: disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress
Other hypernyms of nag include worry.
nag (noun) vex (noun)
an old or over-worked horse
someone (especially a woman) who annoys people by constantly finding fault
nag (verb) vex (verb)
remind or urge constantly be a mystery or bewildering to
bother persistently with trivial complaints subject to prolonged examination, discussion, or deliberation
worry persistently change the arrangement or position of
cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress
Difference between nag and vex

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