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

[ Syn: annoy , rag , get to , bother , get at , irritate , rile , nark , nettle , gravel , chafe , devil ]

disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress; I cannot sleep--my daughters health is worrying me

[ Syn: worry ]

change the arrangement or position of

[ Syn: agitate , disturb , commove , shake up , stir up , raise up ]

subject to prolonged examination, discussion, or deliberation; vex the subject of the death penalty'

be a mystery or bewildering to; This beats me!; Got me--I dont know the answer!; a vexing problem; This question really stuck me

[ Syn: perplex , stick , get , puzzle , mystify , baffle , beat , pose , bewilder , flummox , stupefy , nonplus , gravel , amaze , dumbfound ]