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vex vs trouble

trouble vs vex

vex is not a noun while trouble is a noun.

vex and trouble both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
vex No No Yes No
trouble Yes No Yes No
As verbs, trouble is a hypernym of vex; that is, trouble is a word with a broader meaning than vex:
  • vex: disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress
  • trouble: disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed
Other hypernyms of vex include cark, disorder, disquiet, distract, perturb, unhinge.
vex (noun) trouble (noun)
an effort that is inconvenient
a source of difficulty
an event causing distress or pain
an angry disturbance
a strong feeling of anxiety
an unwanted pregnancy
vex (verb) trouble (verb)
be a mystery or bewildering to cause bodily suffering to and make sick or indisposed
subject to prolonged examination, discussion, or deliberation disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed
change the arrangement or position of move deeply
cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations to cause inconvenience or discomfort to
disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress take the trouble to do something; concern oneself
Difference between vex and trouble

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