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bother
Definition
(noun) an angry disturbance
Synonyms
:
fuss
,
hassle
,
trouble
Example Sentence
he didn't want to make a fuss
they had labor trouble
a spot of bother
Definition
(noun) something or someone that causes trouble; a source of unhappiness
Synonyms
:
annoyance
,
botheration
,
infliction
,
pain
,
pain in the ass
,
pain in the neck
Example Sentence
washing dishes was a nuisance before we got a dish washer
a bit of a bother
he's not a friend, he's an infliction
Definition
(verb) take the trouble to do something; concern oneself
Synonyms
:
inconvenience oneself
,
trouble
,
trouble oneself
Example Sentence
He did not trouble to call his mother on her birthday
Don't bother, please
Definition
(verb) cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
Synonyms
:
annoy
,
chafe
,
devil
,
get at
,
get to
,
gravel
,
irritate
,
nark
,
nettle
,
rag
,
rile
,
vex
Example Sentence
Mosquitoes buzzing in my ear really bothers me
It irritates me that she never closes the door after she leaves
Definition
(verb) to cause inconvenience or discomfort to
Synonyms
:
discommode
,
disoblige
,
incommode
,
inconvenience
,
put out
,
trouble
Example Sentence
Sorry to trouble you, but...
Definition
(verb) intrude or enter uninvited
Example Sentence
Don't bother the professor while she is grading term papers
Definition
(verb) make nervous or agitated
Example Sentence
The mere thought of her bothered him and made his heart beat faster
Definition
(verb) make confused or perplexed or puzzled
Word used in video below:
text: What? Doesn't it bother you? You're a waitress.
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