vex vs grate

vex is not a noun while grate is a noun.

vex and grate both are verbs.

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

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

vex: cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
grate: gnaw into; make resentful or angry

Other hyponyms of vex include get, get under one's skin, eat into, fret, rankle, peeve, ruffle, fret, beset, chevvy, chevy, chivvy, chivy, harass, harry, hassle, molest, plague, provoke, antagonise, antagonize.

vex (noun)	grate (noun)
	a frame of iron bars to hold a fire
	a barrier that has parallel or crossed bars blocking a passage but admitting air
	a harsh rasping sound made by scraping something

vex (verb)	grate (verb)
be a mystery or bewildering to	make a grating or grinding sound by rubbing together
subject to prolonged examination, discussion, or deliberation	scratch repeatedly
change the arrangement or position of	reduce to small shreds or pulverize by rubbing against a rough or sharp perforated surface
cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations	gnaw into; make resentful or angry
disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress	furnish with a grate

Difference between vex and grate

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