vex vs escape

vex is not a noun while escape is a noun.

vex and escape both are verbs.

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

As verbs, escape is a hyponym of vex; that is, escape is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than vex:

vex: be a mystery or bewildering to
escape: be incomprehensible to; escape understanding by

Other hyponyms of vex include mix up, stump, riddle, elude.

vex (noun)	escape (noun)
	the act of escaping physically
	nonperformance of something distasteful (as by deceit or trickery) that you are supposed to do
	an inclination to retreat from unpleasant realities through diversion or fantasy
	an avoidance of danger or difficulty
	a means or way of escaping
	a valve in a container in which pressure can build up (as a steam boiler); it opens automatically when the pressure reaches a dangerous level
	the discharge of a fluid from some container
	a plant originally cultivated but now growing wild

vex (verb)	escape (verb)
be a mystery or bewildering to	issue or leak, as from a small opening
subject to prolonged examination, discussion, or deliberation	fail to experience
change the arrangement or position of	escape potentially unpleasant consequences; get away with a forbidden action
cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations	run away from confinement
disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress	flee; take to one's heels; cut and run
	remove oneself from a familiar environment, usually for pleasure or diversion
	be incomprehensible to; escape understanding by

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