vexed

He teased, cajoled and vexed his listeners, daring them to explore the "devilish" contours of his mind, as he sang rash rhymes about parties, drugs and "seducing" women.

But campuses near fire zones — those with buildings intact, including Odyssey, Canyon and Revere — are grappling with safety issues that have vexed parents and administrators, complicated the reopening process and imbued it with tension.

Mexico and Panama will be especially vexed by Trump.

Prospero’s mind is understandably vexed, but the losses he’s already endured have sharpened his vision.

You know, the same questions that vexed the pilgrims all those years ago.