Peeve and Try

Peeve

Peeve verb - To disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts.

Try and peeve are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Try" instead a verb "Peeve".

Nearby Words: peevish, peeved

Try

Try verb - To subject (a personal quality or faculty) to often excessive stress.
Usage example: you're trying my patience

Peeve and try are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Peeve" instead a verb "Try".

Nearby Words: tried, trying

Common collocations

people peeve people try people
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