vex vs stir up

vex and stir up both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
vex	No	No	Yes	No
stir up	No	No	Yes	No

As verbs, vex and stir up are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of vex include agitate, commove, disturb, raise up, shake up.

vex (verb)	stir up (verb)
be a mystery or bewildering to	provoke or stir up
subject to prolonged examination, discussion, or deliberation	change the arrangement or position of
change the arrangement or position of	arouse or excite feelings and passions
cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations	try to stir up public opinion
disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress