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vex [v]
 
1)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"
    Synonyms :annoy bother chafe devil get_at get_to gravel irritate nark nettle rag rile 
    See Also: displease  devilment  annoyance  annoyance  annoyer  irritation  aggravation  irritant  annoyance  get  eat_into  chafe  peeve  ruffle  fret  beset  antagonise 
 
2)disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress; "I cannot sleep--my daughter's health is worrying me"
    Synonyms :worry 
    See Also: worry  cark  concern  badgering  assure  misgive  eat  nag 
 
3)change the arrangement or position of
    Synonyms :agitate commove disturb raise_up shake_up stir_up 
    See Also: displace  beat  toss  rile  poke 
 
4)subject to prolonged examination, discussion, or deliberation; "vex the subject of the death penalty"
    Synonyms :
    See Also: debate 
 
5)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 :amaze baffle beat bewilder dumbfound flummox get gravel mystify nonplus perplex pose puzzle stick stupefy 
    See Also: bedevil  stupefaction  bafflement  poser  mystification  mystification  mystifier  closed_book  puzzle_over  figure_out  mix_up  riddle  elude 
 



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