vex vs molest

vex and molest both are verbs.

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

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

vex (verb)	molest (verb)
be a mystery or bewildering to	annoy continually or chronically
subject to prolonged examination, discussion, or deliberation	harass or assault sexually; make indecent advances to
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