vex
verb
make (someone) feel annoyed, frustrated, or worried, especially with trivial matters
(archaic)
cause distress too
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This is another more commonly known word, but again, I'm very fond of it. I slightly prefer using it with the second definition in mind, even if it is old-fashioned. I love seeing this word in books, especially when it's in a historical or historically-inspired setting. Even though it's a verb, it feels so descriptive, even for such a short word.
Looking at this word I can just imagine a scorned gladiator or merchant spitting it out, and a tsundere high school girl hissing it at the boy she secretly likes.
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I was supposed to post this yesterday. I'm the worst.
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