peeve (pēv)
tr.v., peeved, peev·ing, peeves.
To cause to be annoyed or resentful. See synonyms at annoy.

n.

1. A vexation; a grievance.
2. A resentful mood: in a peeve about the delays.

[Back-formation from PEEVISH.]

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