Pest and Pet peeve

Pest

Pest noun - Something that is a source of irritation.
Usage example: a never-ending construction project that continues to be a pest for motorists

Pet peeve and pest are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pet peeve" instead a noun "Pest".

Pet peeve

Pet peeve noun - An opportunity for complaint that is seldom missed.
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Pest and pet peeve are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Pest" instead a noun phrase "Pet peeve".
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