Bug
Bug verb - To disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts.
Usage example: these incessant phone calls are really starting to bug me
Peeve
Peeve verb - To disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts.
Usage example: she is constantly peeved by his habit of humming show tunes while she is trying to focus on her work
Bug is a synonym for peeve in bother topic. You can use "Bug" instead a verb "Peeve", if it concerns topics such as irritate, feelings.
Mutual synonyms
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Peeve and Bug. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/bug/peeve
Bug & Peeve. N.p., 2016. Web. 15 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/bug/peeve>.
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