vex vs ruffle

vex is not a noun while ruffle is a noun.

vex and ruffle both are verbs.

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

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

vex: cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
ruffle: trouble or vex

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

vex (noun)	ruffle (noun)
	a noisy fight
	a high tight collar
	a strip of pleated material used as a decoration or a trim

vex (verb)	ruffle (verb)
be a mystery or bewildering to	pleat or gather into a ruffle
subject to prolonged examination, discussion, or deliberation	erect or fluff up
change the arrangement or position of	disturb the smoothness of
cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations	twitch or flutter
disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress	mix so as to make a random order or arrangement
	trouble or vex
	discompose
	stir up (water) so as to form ripples
	to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others

Difference between vex and ruffle

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