bedevil vs vex

bedevil and vex both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
bedevil	No	No	Yes	No
vex	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, vex is a hyponym of bedevil; that is, vex is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than bedevil:

bedevil (verb)	vex (verb)
be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly	be a mystery or bewildering to
treat cruelly	subject to prolonged examination, discussion, or deliberation
	change the arrangement or position of
	cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
	disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress