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peeve vs rag

rag vs peeve

peeve and rag both are nouns.

peeve and rag both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
peeve Yes No Yes No
rag Yes No Yes No
As verbs, rag is a hypernym of peeve; that is, rag is a word with a broader meaning than peeve:
  • peeve: cause to be annoyed, irritated, or resentful
  • rag: cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
Other hypernyms of peeve include annoy, bother, chafe, devil, get at, get to, gravel, irritate, nark, nettle, rile, vex.
peeve (noun) rag (noun)
an annoyed or irritated mood a boisterous practical joke (especially by college students)
a small piece of cloth
newspaper with half-size pages
music with a syncopated melody (usually for the piano)
a week at British universities during which side-shows and processions of floats are organized to raise money for charities
peeve (verb) rag (verb)
cause to be annoyed, irritated, or resentful break into lumps before sorting
censure severely or angrily
harass with persistent criticism or carping
play in ragtime
treat cruelly
cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
Difference between peeve and rag

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