MIFF Synonyms: 108 Similar and Opposite Words

miff 1 of 2

noun

ˈmif

Definition of miff

as in huff

the feeling of being offended or resentful after a slight or indignity "No one asked you!" she retorted, with some miff

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miff

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verb

as in to annoy

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Recent Examples of miff

Verb

Finch, a former Nuggets assistant coach, was miffed during his postgame press conference. — Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 21 Apr. 2026 The Jazz had opened up a double-digit lead in the second half, and Ball Arena was miffed. — Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 28 Mar. 2026 Staten Island residents still miffed by 2-K snub Staten Island was left out of the first 2,000 seats available for 2-K, prompting the mayor to go there Tuesday to undo the hurt feelings. — Elijah Westbrook, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026 The Blue Jackets were once again miffed about their lack of power plays. — Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 1 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for miff

Recent Examples of Synonyms for miff

Noun

Devers walked back to the dugout in a huff.

— Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 22 June 2026
Not everyone feels the same way, however, and some progressive parents and staff are in a huff.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 19 May 2026

Definition of huff

Verb

And now Snider found himself here, under a bright, blue sky, annoyed as a fireman examined the staples on the side of his head.

— Geoff Edgers, Washington Post, 11 Oct. 2026
What annoys me is that this whole thing is called Roaring 20th, so why was there not a flapper and Great Gatsby theme?

— Brian Moylan, Vulture, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of annoy

Noun

We are connected across continents in milliseconds, but too often separated by fear, anger, and mistrust.

— Halla Tómasdóttir, Time, 16 Oct. 2026
For property owners who poured their life savings into Camelot, the arrival of heavy machinery brings mounting anger over how local authorities handled the complex's long, troubled decline.

— La'Tasha Givens, CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026

Definition of anger

Verb

The few encounters with representatives of the law are exasperating — an officer chastises Soulan for being a bad role model for his students — though not necessarily cut and dried.

— Kambole Campbell, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
The drug dilemma Don Moulds sounds exasperated when talking about prescription drugs, which have been political fuel for more than a decade.

— Bob Herman, STAT, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of exasperate

Noun

Demonstrators expressed widespread frustration and anger at the government as gasoline, energy and food prices have spiked in recent months.

— SYLVIE CORBET, Arkansas Online, 18 Oct. 2026
That's despite voter frustration over high prices and the Iran war, and his own challenge of leading one of narrowest House majorities in modern times.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026

Definition of frustration

Verb

Tactics such as ragebait have only added to the fatigue, irritating enthusiasts already frustrated by the relentless churn of slop.

— Amy Francombe, Vogue, 9 Oct. 2026
Patients may be advised to use gentle, fragrance-free products, keep the area moisturized, and avoid anything that further irritates the skin.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 Oct. 2026

Definition of irritate

Noun

The benches and bullpens emptied as the first baseman, who had homered in the first inning, took umbrage with the pitches.

— LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026
Vitello did not mention Randazzo or the Apple TV broadcast, but the Giants’ rookie manager took umbrage with the accusation.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of umbrage

Verb

Meanwhile, Congress, the institution constitutionally assigned to tackle these vexing national problems, is nowhere to be found.

— Scott Warren, Washington Post, 9 Oct. 2026
While the state leans left, and hasn't voted for a Republican presidential candidate statewide since the 1980s, Collins' history of surviving tough reelection challenges has vexed Democrats for more than a decade.

— Senior Editor, CBS News, 7 Oct. 2026

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