[{"Bold_text": "verb (used with object)", "List Items": ["to irritate; annoy ; provoke :His noisy neighbors often vexed him.Synonyms: nettle , fret , irk , anger Antonyms: delight", "to ; trouble ; distress ; plague ; worry :Lack of money vexes many.Her arthritis vexed her all night.Synonyms: harass , harry , hector", "to confuse or bewilder; confound:The formula vexes most of our students at first.", "to discuss or debate (a subject, question, etc.) with vigor or at great length:They vexed the question endlessly without agreeing.", "to disturb by motion; stir up; toss about."]}]