vex (
http://definr.com/vex)
v : cause annoyance in; disturb, esp. 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]