definition of
vex

[1] #1 vex v. [annoy, rag, get to, bother, get at, irritate, rile, nark, nettle, gravel, chafe, devil] 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". wn

[2] #2 vex v. [worry] disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress; "I cannot sleep--my daughter's health is worrying me". wn

[3] #3 vex v. [agitate, disturb, commove, shake up, stir up, raise up] change the arrangement or position of. wn

[4] #4 vex v. subject to prolonged examination, discussion, or deliberation; "vex the subject of the death penalty". wn

[5] #5 vex v. [perplex, stick, get, puzzle, mystify, baffle, beat, pose, bewilder, flummox, stupefy, nonplus, gravel, amaze, dumbfound] 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". wn