Pester and Peeve

Pester

Pester verb - To thrust oneself upon (another) without invitation.
Usage example: one resident pestered the condo board about every little thing

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

Nearby Word: pestering

Peeve

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

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

Nearby Words: peevish, peeved

Common collocations

people pester people peeve people
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