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" [syn: {annoy}, {rag}, {get to}, {bother},
           {get at}, {irritate}, {rile}, {nark}, {nettle}, {gravel},
           {chafe}, {devil}]
     2: disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation
        or distress; "I cannot sleep--my daughter's health is
        worrying me" [syn: {worry}] [ant: {reassure}]
     3: change the arrangement or position of [syn: {agitate}, {disturb},
         {commove}, {shake up}, {stir up}, {raise up}]
     4: subject to prolonged examination, discussion, or
        deliberation; "vex the subject of the death penalty"
     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" [syn: {perplex}, {stick}, {get},
         {puzzle}, {mystify}, {baffle}, {beat}, {pose}, {bewilder},
         {flummox}, {stupefy}, {nonplus}, {gravel}, {amaze}, {dumbfound}]
Source: WordNet® 2.0