vex vs poke

vex is not a noun while poke is a noun.

vex and poke both are verbs.

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

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

vex: change the arrangement or position of
poke: stir by poking

Other hyponyms of vex include beat, scramble, toss, rile, roil.

vex (noun)	poke (noun)
	(boxing) a blow with the fist
	a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)
	a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases
	someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind
	tall coarse perennial American herb having small white flowers followed by blackish-red berries on long drooping racemes; young fleshy stems are edible; berries and root are poisonous

vex (verb)	poke (verb)
be a mystery or bewildering to	make a hole by poking
subject to prolonged examination, discussion, or deliberation	poke or thrust abruptly
change the arrangement or position of	hit hard with the hand, fist, or some heavy instrument
cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations	stir by poking
disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress	search or inquire in a meddlesome way

Difference between vex and poke

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