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vex

/vɛks/

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verb
change the arrangement or position of
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agitate commove disturb raise up shake up stir up

type of:
displace move
verb
be a mystery or bewildering to
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"a vexing problem"

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

type of:
confound befuddle fox discombobulate fuddle throw bedevil confuse
verb
disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress
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worry

type of:
trouble disorder unhinge distract perturb cark disquiet
verb
cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
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annoy bother chafe devil get at get to gravel irritate nark nettle rag rile

type of:
displease
verb
subject to prolonged examination, discussion, or deliberation
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"vex the subject of the death penalty"

type of:
debate deliberate

Examples of vex

"a vexing problem"
"vex the subject of the death penalty"