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vex vs stump

stump vs vex

vex is not a noun while stump is a noun.

vex and stump both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
vex No No Yes No
stump Yes No Yes No
As verbs, stump is a hyponym of vex; that is, stump is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than vex:
  • vex: be a mystery or bewildering to
  • stump: cause to be perplexed or confounded
Other hyponyms of vex include mix up, riddle, elude, escape.
vex (noun) stump (noun)
(cricket) any of three upright wooden posts that form the wicket
a platform raised above the surrounding level to give prominence to the person on it
the part of a limb or tooth that remains after the rest is removed
the base part of a tree that remains standing after the tree has been felled
vex (verb) stump (verb)
be a mystery or bewildering to remove tree stumps from
subject to prolonged examination, discussion, or deliberation cause to be perplexed or confounded
change the arrangement or position of travel through a district and make political speeches
cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations walk heavily
disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress
Difference between vex and stump

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