vex- root words — words with the vex- root

The root vex- comes from Latin vexo, meaning harass, annoy. 6 words in Dendril are built from it, including vex, vexation, vexed, vexes, vexing, vexatious. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the vex- root

Explore words with vex- — words containing the vex- root and sharing its sense of "harass, annoy". Examples include vex, vexation, vexed, vexes, vexing, vexatious. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does vex- mean?

The vex- root means harass, annoy, from Latin vexo. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.