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devil vs peeve

peeve vs devil

devil and peeve both are nouns.

devil and peeve both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
devil Yes No Yes No
peeve Yes No Yes No
As verbs, peeve is a hyponym of devil; that is, peeve is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than devil:
  • devil: cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
  • peeve: cause to be annoyed, irritated, or resentful
devil (noun) peeve (noun)
a word used in exclamations of confusion an annoyed or irritated mood
an evil supernatural being
a cruel wicked and inhuman person
a rowdy or mischievous person (usually a young man)
devil (verb) peeve (verb)
coat or stuff with a spicy paste cause to be annoyed, irritated, or resentful
cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
Difference between devil and peeve

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