Hostility and Peevishness

Hostility

Hostility noun - A deep-seated ill will.

Peevishness and hostility are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Peevishness" instead a noun "Hostility".

Nearby Word: hostile

Peevishness

Peevishness noun - Readiness to show annoyance or impatience.
Usage example: his constant peevishness made everyone around him cranky as well

Hostility and peevishness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hostility" instead a noun "Peevishness".

Nearby Words: peevish, peevishly
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