vexes

afflict agitate annoy displease disquiet disturb embarrass exasperate gall infuriate irk irritate offend peeve perplex rile torment

abrade aggravate anger chafe depress eat fret harass harry hassle molest needle nettle pester pique plague provoke rasp ride tease trouble upset worry

be at get in one's hair get under one's skin give a bad time give a hard time grate on put out tick off turn off

aid appease calm comfort delight ease help make happy please quiet soothe

assist cheer mollify support