vexing v. + Add to list US //ˈvɛksɪŋ// UK //vˈɛksɪŋ// vex·ing SynonymsAntonymsEtymology Synonyms annoybothergravelirritatenarknettleragrile Antonyms reassureOriginMEvexynge→ENvexing From Middle English vexynge (“harassment”); equivalent to vex + -ing.