vex

Words with a similar base: vex

'vex'

[annoy.v.01] as in: cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations

Examples:
Mosquitoes buzzing in my ear really bothers me
It irritates me that she never closes the door after she leaves

'vex'

[worry.v.03] as in: disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress

Examples:
I cannot sleep--my daughter's health is worrying me

'vex'

[agitate.v.06] as in: change the arrangement or position of

'vex'

[vex.v.04] as in: subject to prolonged examination, discussion, or deliberation

Examples:
vex the subject of the death penalty

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[perplex.v.01] as in: be a mystery or bewildering to

Examples:
This beats me!
Got me--I don't know the answer!
a vexing problem
This question really stuck me

Origins

					vex (English)
└── vexen (Middle English (1100-1500))
    └── vexer (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
        ├── vexare (Latin)
        └── vexo (Latin)

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