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vex vs displace

displace vs vex

vex and displace both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
vex No No Yes No
displace No No Yes No
As verbs, displace is a hypernym of vex; that is, displace is a word with a broader meaning than vex:
  • vex: change the arrangement or position of
  • displace: cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense
Other hypernyms of vex include move.
vex (verb) displace (verb)
be a mystery or bewildering to cause to move, usually with force or pressure
subject to prolonged examination, discussion, or deliberation cause to move or shift into a new position or place, both in a concrete and in an abstract sense
change the arrangement or position of take the place of or have precedence over
cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations terminate the employment of; discharge from an office or position
disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress
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