verb
- Cause to be annoyed, irritated, or resentful.
- synonyms: peeve
adjective
- Aroused to impatience or anger.
- usage: "made an irritated gesture"; "feeling nettled from the constant teasing"; "peeved about being left out"; "felt really pissed at her snootiness"; "riled no end by his lies"; "roiled by the delay"
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