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peeve

[peev] / piv /
NOUN
something strongly disliked
Synonyms
STRONG
annoyance bother gripe nuisance pest vexation
WEAK
sore point
Antonyms
STRONG
delight happiness pleasure
WEAK
attraction
VERB
bother, annoy
Synonyms
STRONGEST
disturb exasperate gall irk irritate rile vex
STRONG
aggravate anger bug bum burn get hack off miff nettle pique provoke roil steam
WEAK
T-off drive up the wall get one's goat put out rub the wrong way tick off
Antonyms
STRONGEST
aid assist calm comfort delight help make happy please soothe
STRONG
appease mollify
WEAK
attract charm enchant

Example Sentences

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“I have a pet peeve about mental-health narratives in a lot of movies,” says Shear.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

He says he believes the system has improved access to university for disadvantaged students, and that it's a "pet peeve" to hear discussions of it being a "crippling loan", or like a mortgage.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

Tell us the word or phrase and why it’s your pet peeve.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 2026

“It’s a pet peeve with many people,” he told me.

From Slate • Mar. 6, 2025

This is how I find out that Miss McDaniels has yet another pet peeve besides lateness, wasting valuable time, and utter nonsense.

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina