vex
/vˈɛks/
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Definitions
Verb
cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations; "Mosquitoes buzzing in my ear really bothers me"; "It irritates me that she never closes the door after she leaves"
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disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress; "I cannot sleep--my daughter''s health is worrying me"
Verb
change the arrangement or position of
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subject to prolonged examination, discussion, or deliberation; "vex the subject of the death penalty"
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be a mystery or bewildering to; "This beats me!"; "Got me--I don''t know the answer!"; "a vexing problem"; "This question really stuck me"
Synonyms
agitate
amaze
annoy
baffle
beat
bewilder
bother
chafe
commove
devil
disturb
dumbfound
flummox
get
get at
get to
gravel
irritate
mystify
nark
nettle
nonplus
perplex
pose
puzzle
rag
raise up
rile
shake up
stick
stir up
stupefy
worry