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vex
verb(vex)
change the arrangement or position of
Synonyms: agitate, commove, disturb, raise up, shake up, stir up,
vex
verb(vex)
be a mystery or bewildering to
Synonyms: amaze, baffle, beat, bewilder, dumbfound, flummox, get, gravel, mystify, nonplus, perplex, pose, puzzle, stick, stupefy,
Examples:
A vexing problem.
vex
verb(vex)
disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress
Synonyms: worry,
vex
verb(vex)
cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
Synonyms: annoy, bother, chafe, devil, get at, get to, gravel, irritate, nark, nettle, rag, rile,
vex
verb(vex)
subject to prolonged examination, discussion, or deliberation
Examples:
Vex the subject of the death penalty.

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