tease suggests an attempt to break down one's resistance or rouse to wrath.
children teased the dog
Examples of pester in a Sentence
Leave me alone! Stop pestering me!
one resident pestered the condo board about every little thing
Recent Examples on the WebThe other senator has virtually turned a deaf ear to her own constituents — even her own campaign committee — asking to not be further pestered with requests to support MAiD legislation, even as Minnesotans consistently and reliably poll at 75% support for the law.—Letter Writers, Twin Cities, 2 June 2024 When pestered about the future of the band — and whether she’s fatigued by the constant questions about the group — Howard is gracious.—Jessica Wang, EW.com, 17 May 2024 Drew Barrymore is doing the Lord's work: pestering Adam Sandler about the status of a Happy Gilmore sequel.—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 4 Apr. 2024 Former Kings center Richaun Holmes pestered Sacramento with 16 rebounds while the Wizards were plus-15 in his 29 minutes.—Chris Biderman, Sacramento Bee, 23 Mar. 2024 See all Example Sentences for pester
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Word History
Etymology
modification of Middle French empestrer to hobble, embarrass, from Vulgar Latin *impastoriare, from Latin in- + Late Latin pastoria tether — more at pastern
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