confound vs vex

confound and vex both are verbs.

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

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

confound: be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly
vex: be a mystery or bewildering to

confound (verb)	vex (verb)
mistake one thing for another	be a mystery or bewildering to
be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly	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