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Synonyms for Vex (same or very similar meaning)

WordNet sense 1 (cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations):
annoy, bother, chafe, devil, gravel, irritate, nark, nettle, rag, rile, get at, get to

WordNet sense 2 (disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress):
worry

WordNet sense 3 (change the arrangement or position of):
agitate, disturb, commove, shake up, raise up, stir up

WordNet sense 4 (be a mystery or bewildering to):
amaze, baffle, beat, bewilder, dumbfound, flummox, get, mystify, nonplus, perplex, pose, puzzle, stick, stupefy


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