stir up vs vex

stir up and vex both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
stir up	No	No	Yes	No
vex	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, stir up and vex are synonyms defined as:

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

stir up (verb)	vex (verb)
provoke or stir up	be a mystery or bewildering to
change the arrangement or position of	subject to prolonged examination, discussion, or deliberation
arouse or excite feelings and passions	change the arrangement or position of
try to stir up public opinion	cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
	disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress