Please
Please verb - To give satisfaction to.
Usage example: fresh flowers please me greatly
Nearby Word: pleased
Vex
Vex verb - To disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts.
Usage example: my coworkers' loud, endless conversations vexed me
Nearby Word: vexation
Both words in one sentence
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PLEASE DO NOT annoy, torment, pester, plague, molest, worry, badger, harry, harass, heckle, persecute, irk, bullyrag, vex, disquiet, grate, beset, bother, tease, nettle, tantalize, or ruffle the animals.
Source: Overly Long Gag
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