Agitate vs Vex - What's the Difference?
Definition as Verb
- exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for
- try to stir up public opinion
- cause to be agitated, excited, or roused
- move or cause to move back and forth
- move very slightly
- change the arrangement or position of
Definition as Verb
- subject to prolonged examination, discussion, or deliberation
- change the arrangement or position of
- cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
- be a mystery or bewildering to
- disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress
Synonyms
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annoy, rag, get to, bother, get at, irritate, rile, nark, nettle, gravel, chafe, devil
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perplex, stick, get, puzzle, mystify, baffle, beat, pose, bewilder, flummox, stupefy, nonplus, gravel, amaze, dumbfound
Examples
- "The liberal party pushed for reforms"; "She is crusading for women's rights"; "The Dean is pushing for his favorite candidate"
- "The speaker charged up the crowd with his inflammatory remarks"
- "The chemist shook the flask vigorously"; "My hands were shaking"
- "vex the subject of the death penalty"
- "Mosquitoes buzzing in my ear really bothers me"; "It irritates me that she never closes the door after she leaves"
- "This beats me!"; "Got me--I don't know the answer!"; "a vexing problem"; "This question really stuck me"
- "I cannot sleep--my daughter's health is worrying me"