Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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vex | No | No | Yes | No |
nag | Yes | No | Yes | No |
vex (noun) | nag (noun) |
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an old or over-worked horse | |
someone (especially a woman) who annoys people by constantly finding fault |
vex (verb) | nag (verb) |
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be a mystery or bewildering to | remind or urge constantly |
subject to prolonged examination, discussion, or deliberation | bother persistently with trivial complaints |
change the arrangement or position of | worry persistently |
cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations | |
disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress |