Peeve Synonyms and Antonyms

pēv
To trouble the nerves or peace of mind of, especially by repeated vexations
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. aggravate
  2. annoy
  3. bother
  4. bug
  5. chafe
  6. disturb
  7. exasperate
  8. fret
  9. gall
  10. get
  11. irk
  12. irritate
  13. nettle
  14. provoke
  15. put out
  16. rile
  17. ruffle
  18. vex
Bother, annoy
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. irritate
  2. bother
  3. annoy
  4. aggravate
  5. bug
  6. disturb
  7. exasperate
  8. irk
  9. anger
  10. nettle
  11. provoke
  12. rile
  13. vex
Antonyms:
  1. please
  2. charm
  3. enchant
  4. attract
To cause to be annoyed or resentful.
(Verb)
Synonyms:
  1. annoy

Words Related to Peeve

Related words are words that are directly connected to each other through their meaning, even if they are not synonyms or antonyms. This connection may be general or specific, or the words may appear frequently together.

Peeve Sentence Examples

  • Pet peeve - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Typically each person has several pet peeves that aggravate him more than the average person.

  • Tension (as well as timing - lack of which is even bigger pet peeve for me) probably deserves its own topic.

  • The fact that he sells drugs to kids is just a personal pet peeve.

  • The eye shadow and contour brushes pack the color on beautifully and evenly, while the blush, powder and fan brushes never leave stray hairs behind (a personal pet peeve that I can't stand).

  • Your mother may have told you never to let your bra straps show, or maybe it's just a pet peeve of your own.

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