rile vs vex

rile and vex both are verbs.

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

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

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

As verbs, rile and vex are synonyms defined as:

rile and vex: cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations

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

rile (verb)	vex (verb)
make turbid by stirring up the sediments of	be a mystery or bewildering to
cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations	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