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peevishness vs pet

pet vs peevishness

peevishness and pet both are nouns.

peevishness is not an adjective while pet is an adjective.

peevishness is not a verb while pet is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
peevishness Yes No No No
pet Yes Yes Yes No
As nouns, pet is a hyponym of peevishness; that is, pet is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than peevishness:
  • peevishness: an irritable petulant feeling
  • pet: a fit of petulance or sulkiness (especially at what is felt to be a slight)
Other hyponyms of peevishness include testiness, tetchiness, touchiness.
peevishness (noun) pet (noun)
a disposition to exhibit uncontrolled anger a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement
an irritable petulant feeling a fit of petulance or sulkiness (especially at what is felt to be a slight)
a special loved one
peevishness (adjective) pet (adjective)
preferred above all others and treated with partiality
peevishness (verb) pet (verb)
stroke or caress gently
stroke or caress in an erotic manner, as during lovemaking
Difference between peevishness and pet

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