perplex vs vex

perplex and vex both are verbs.

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

As verbs, perplex and vex are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of perplex include amaze, baffle, beat, bewilder, dumbfound, flummox, get, gravel, mystify, nonplus, pose, puzzle, stick, stupefy.

perplex (verb)	vex (verb)
make more complicated	be a mystery or bewildering to
be a mystery or bewildering to	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