grate vs vex

grate is a noun but vex is not a noun.

grate and vex both are verbs.

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

As verbs, vex is a hypernym of grate; that is, vex is a word with a broader meaning than grate:

grate: gnaw into; make resentful or angry
vex: cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations

Other hypernyms of grate include annoy, bother, chafe, devil, get at, get to, gravel, irritate, nark, nettle, rag, rile.

grate (noun)	vex (noun)
a frame of iron bars to hold a fire
a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air
a harsh rasping sound made by scraping something

grate (verb)	vex (verb)
make a grating or grinding sound by rubbing together	be a mystery or bewildering to
scratch repeatedly	subject to prolonged examination, discussion, or deliberation
reduce to small shreds or pulverize by rubbing against a rough or sharp perforated surface	change the arrangement or position of
gnaw into; make resentful or angry	cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
furnish with a grate	disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress

Difference between grate and vex

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