poke vs vex

poke is a noun but vex is not a noun.

poke and vex both are verbs.

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

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

poke: stir by poking
vex: change the arrangement or position of

Other hypernyms of poke include agitate, commove, disturb, raise up, shake up, stir up.

poke (noun)	vex (noun)
(boxing) a blow with the fist
a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)
a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases
someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind
tall coarse perennial American herb having small white flowers followed by blackish-red berries on long drooping racemes; young fleshy stems are edible; berries and root are poisonous

poke (verb)	vex (verb)
make a hole by poking	be a mystery or bewildering to
poke or thrust abruptly	subject to prolonged examination, discussion, or deliberation
hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument	change the arrangement or position of
stir by poking	cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
search or inquire in a meddlesome way	disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress

Difference between poke and vex

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