Console and Vex

Console

Console verb - To ease the grief or distress of.

Vex is an antonym for console.

Vex

Vex verb - To disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts.
Usage example: my coworkers' loud, endless conversations vexed me

Console is an antonym for vex.

Nearby Word: vexation
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