confuse vs vex

confuse and vex both are verbs.

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

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

confuse (verb)	vex (verb)
make unclear, indistinct, or blurred	be a mystery or bewildering to
mistake one thing for another	subject to prolonged examination, discussion, or deliberation
be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly	change the arrangement or position of
assemble without order or sense	cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
cause to feel embarrassment	disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress