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rile vs peeve

peeve vs rile

rile is not a noun while peeve is a noun.

rile and peeve both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
rile No No Yes No
peeve Yes No Yes No
As verbs, peeve is a hyponym of rile; that is, peeve is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than rile:
  • rile: cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
  • peeve: cause to be annoyed, irritated, or resentful
rile (noun) peeve (noun)
an annoyed or irritated mood
rile (verb) peeve (verb)
make turbid by stirring up the sediments of cause to be annoyed, irritated, or resentful
cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
Difference between rile and peeve

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