vex

Synonyms: abrade afflict aggravate agitate anger annoy be at chafe depress displease disquiet disturb eat embarrass exasperate fret gall get in one’s hair get under one’s skin give a bad time give a hard time grate on harass harry hassle infuriate irk irritate molest needle nettle offend peeve perplex pester pique plague provoke put out rasp ride rile tease tick off torment trouble turn off upset worry

Antonyms: aid assist help please soothe