vex vs unhinge

vex and unhinge both are verbs.

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

As verbs, unhinge is a hypernym of vex; that is, unhinge is a word with a broader meaning than vex:

vex: disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress
unhinge: disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed

Other hypernyms of vex include cark, disorder, disquiet, distract, perturb, trouble.

vex (verb)	unhinge (verb)
be a mystery or bewildering to	remove the hinges from
subject to prolonged examination, discussion, or deliberation	disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed
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