Peeve
Peeve noun - Something that is a source of irritation.
Provocation and peeve are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Provocation" instead a noun "Peeve".
Provocation
Provocation noun - Something that arouses a strong response from another.
Usage example: a patient man who gets angry only from the greatest of provocations
Peeve and provocation are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Peeve" instead a noun "Provocation".
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Provocation and Peeve. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/peeve/provocation
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