vex

verb

1. cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations

   verb.emotion

   Synonyms annoy bother chafe devil get at get to gravel irritate nark nettle rag rile

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress

   verb.emotion

   Synonyms worry

   Antonyms assure reassure

   Source: WordNet 3.0

3. change the arrangement or position of

   verb.contact

   Synonyms agitate commove disturb raise up shake up stir up

   Source: WordNet 3.0

4. subject to prolonged examination, discussion, or deliberation

   verb.communication

   Examples

   Vex the subject of the death penalty.

   Source: WordNet 3.0

5. be a mystery or bewildering to

   verb.cognition

   Examples

   A vexing problem.

   Synonyms amaze baffle beat bewilder dumbfound flummox get gravel mystify nonplus perplex pose puzzle stick stupefy

   Source: WordNet 3.0

6. To to&?;s back and forth; to agitate; to disquiet.

   verb

   Source: webster1913

7. To be irritated; to fret.

   verb

   Source: webster1913