MIFF Synonyms: 108 Similar and Opposite Words

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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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verb

as in to annoy

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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

Andreu Martínez of Spain humorously said in July 2024 that the use of squirt guns was to annoy the tourists a bit.

— Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 25 July 2026
Hotel-booking platform HotelTonight surveyed 447 of its American adult users in June about what annoys them the most during travel.

— Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 21 July 2026

Definition of annoy

Noun

Gallup polling found Gen Z’s anger toward AI rose from 22% to 31% over the past year, even as regular usage held roughly steady around half of the cohort, meaning a generation that keeps using a tool it’s increasingly frustrated with.

— Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 30 July 2026
Before the recording was played, Judge William Sullivan warned jurors not to allow sympathy, anger, passion or pity to influence their verdict.

— Sarah Rumpf-Whitten, FOXNews.com, 30 July 2026

Definition of anger

Verb

Though celebrated for his affability, Lincoln grew exasperated with Field’s rapid-fire delivery, waving him away.

— Danny Heitman, Christian Science Monitor, 1 July 2026
And based on the docket, the federal judge who handled her case grew exasperated with the avalanche of filings.

— The Editorial Board, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026

Definition of exasperate

Noun

Big brands, which are highly sensitive to public pressure, have become an easy target for frustration.

— Nathaniel Meyersohn, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
Early today, the Pisces Moon may stir private doubts or behind-the-scenes frustration as Venus highlights work and wellness .

— Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 2 Aug. 2026

Definition of frustration

Verb

Honest, accurate journalism may sometimes irritate politicians, but our right to report and present that reporting to the public without government interference is fully protected by the US Constitution.

— Brian Stelter, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
It must be made from a comfortable material that won’t chafe or otherwise irritate the skin.

— BestReviews, Mercury News, 23 July 2026

Definition of irritate

Verb

The other is a savvy tactician whose game centers on commanding his fastball, vexing hitters with his splitter and working in a refined slider.

— Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 26 July 2026
The next few weeks are going to be just as vexing, with Mercury in Cancer entering its post-shadow zone from July 23 to August 6.

— Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 26 July 2026

Definition of vex

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