Synonyms & related words for vexed

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of vexed — including annoyed, harassed, irked, peeved, irritated, nettled. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to vexed

Explore words related to vexed — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include pestered, discomposed, chagrined, perplexed, disquieted, displeased, vexing, tantalized. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for vexed

Common synonyms for vexed include annoyed, harassed, irked, peeved, irritated, nettled, miffed, riled — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does vexed come from?

The word vexed breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root vex-, from Latin vexo (“harass, annoy”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.