Definition of Vex

Verb: vex veks

Cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
"Mosquitoes buzzing in my ear really vexes me";
- annoy, rag, get to, bother, get at, irritate, rile, nark [Brit], nettle, gravel [US], chafe, devil
Disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress
"I cannot sleep--my daughter's health is vexing me";
- worry
Change the arrangement or position of
- agitate, disturb, commove, shake up, stir up, raise up
Subject to prolonged examination, discussion, or deliberation
"vex the subject of the death penalty"
Be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly
"a vexing problem";
- confuse, throw, fox, befuddle, fuddle, bedevil, confound, discombobulate, perplex, stick, get, puzzle, mystify, baffle, beat, pose, bewilder, flummox, stupefy, nonplus, gravel, dumbfound