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PET PEEVE Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the phrase pet peeve. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the phrase pet peeve. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for PET PEEVE

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annoyance
nounn
noun

• the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed

• anger produced by some annoying irritation

• an unpleasant person who is annoying or exasperating

• something or someone that causes trouble; a source of unhappiness

• the act of troubling or annoying someone

bother
verbv
noun

• an angry disturbance

• something or someone that causes trouble; a source of unhappiness

verb

• take the trouble to do something; concern oneself

• cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations

• to cause inconvenience or discomfort to

• intrude or enter uninvited

• make nervous or agitated

• make confused or perplexed or puzzled

bugbear
nounn
noun

• an imaginary monster used to frighten children

• an object of dread or apprehension

gripe
verb, nounv, n
noun

• informal terms for objecting

verb

• complain

irritation
nounn
noun

• the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed

• a sudden outburst of anger

• (pathology) abnormal sensitivity to stimulation

• the neural or electrical arousal of an organ or muscle or gland

• an uncomfortable feeling of mental painfulness or distress

• unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment

• the act of troubling or annoying someone

nuisance
nounn
noun

• (law) a broad legal concept including anything that disturbs the reasonable use of your property or endangers life and health or is offensive

• something or someone that causes trouble; a source of unhappiness

peeve
nounn
noun

• an annoyed or irritated mood

verb

• cause to be annoyed, irritated, or resentful

vexation
nounn
noun

• anger produced by some annoying irritation

• the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed

• something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness

• the act of troubling or annoying someone

Best Hypernyms For PET PEEVE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for pet peeve, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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complaint

Alternatives for ANNOYANCE

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