vex vs confuse

vex and confuse both are verbs.

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

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

Other hypernyms of vex include bedevil, befuddle, confound, discombobulate, fox, fuddle, throw.

vex (verb)	confuse (verb)
be a mystery or bewildering to	make unclear, indistinct, or blurred
subject to prolonged examination, discussion, or deliberation	mistake one thing for another
change the arrangement or position of	be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly
cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations	assemble without order or sense
disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress	cause to feel embarrassment