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plague vs vex

vex vs plague

plague is a noun but vex is not a noun.

plague and vex both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
plague Yes No Yes No
vex No No Yes No
As verbs, vex is a hypernym of plague; that is, vex is a word with a broader meaning than plague:
  • plague: annoy continually or chronically
  • vex: cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
Other hypernyms of plague include annoy, bother, chafe, devil, get at, get to, gravel, irritate, nark, nettle, rag, rile.
plague (noun) vex (noun)
an annoyance
any large scale calamity (especially when thought to be sent by God)
a swarm of insects that attack plants
a serious (sometimes fatal) infection of rodents caused by Yersinia pestis and accidentally transmitted to humans by the bite of a flea that has bitten an infected animal
any epidemic disease with a high death rate
plague (verb) vex (verb)
annoy continually or chronically be a mystery or bewildering to
cause to suffer a blight subject to prolonged examination, discussion, or deliberation
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 plague and vex

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