Perturb and Peeve

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Perturb verb - To trouble the mind of; to make uneasy.

Usage example: the caller's strange remark perturbed me enough to keep me awake that night

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

Nearby Words: perturbation, perturbing

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

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Perturb and peeve are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Perturb" instead a verb "Peeve".

Nearby Words: peevish, peeved

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