1
as in to worry
to thrust oneself upon (another) without invitation
I am never going to get this work done if people don't stop wandering into the room and bothering me
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2
as in to annoy
to disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts
it bothers me when obviously sick people go to movies and spend the whole time coughing and sneezing
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3
as in to fret
to experience concern or anxiety
just get the basic concept right and don't bother about the details
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as in to disturb
to trouble the mind of; to make uneasy
the boss's cryptic message about changes to the company bothered me
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1
as in hurry
a state of noisy, confused activity
the whole household was in a bother, as our overnight guests were expected to arrive any minute
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2
as in nuisance
one who is obnoxiously annoying
the woman next-door is such a bother—always dropping in at the most inopportune moments!
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3
as in headache
something that is a source of irritation
returning damaged goods is a real bother
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4
as in frustration
the feeling of impatience or anger caused by another's repeated disagreeable acts
never let his personal bothers interfere with his responsibilities at work
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Recent Examples of bother
Toria Sheffield, People.com, 2 Aug. 2025
Don’t bother adding eggshells, antacids, etc. to the soil.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Aug. 2025
Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 June 2025
Freedom From Wires Because of its portability design and rechargeable battery, the Kilburn III can be carried around the home without the bother of wires and power bricks.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
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Verb
A number of post commenters said that they personally would not be bothered by the encounter, and several people even found the OP’s description of the teen endearing.
—Toria Sheffield, People.com, 2 Aug. 2025
Don’t bother adding eggshells, antacids, etc. to the soil.
—Nan Sterman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Aug. 2025
Noun
Indeed, the dog didn't seem to have any problems moving with the crate around him, even managing to change direction without bother.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 June 2025
Freedom From Wires Because of its portability design and rechargeable battery, the Kilburn III can be carried around the home without the bother of wires and power bricks.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bother
Verb
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Note: For those who haven’t finished the show, don’t worry.—
Evan Moore
July 31,
Charlotte Observer,
31 July 2025
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But don't worry, CoHorts hive, Green and Viotti promise the heart of the novel remains intact in the film, which Susan McMartin adapted.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
31 July 2025
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Bankrate also recently released a survey showing that 38% are annoyed by pre-entered tip screens at coffee shops, food trucks, etc.—
Karlyn Bowman,
Forbes.com,
4 Aug. 2025
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At the array's center is a 118-dB speaker unit and a 9cc sound cavity to annoy fellow travelers with your excellent taste in music or be a useful audio beacon in emergencies.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
1 Aug. 2025
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The indictment against Bolsonaro, as florid as a telenovela script, included disturbing allegations, such as a plot to poison Lula and kill Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes.—
Shannon Sims,
New Yorker,
30 July 2025
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When disturbed, the fungus releases spores that can cause severe respiratory infections, particularly in people with weakened immune systems.—
Justin Stebbing,
JSTOR Daily,
24 July 2025
Noun
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Multiply the potential maximum by the number of violations, and things can get big in a hurry.—
Lance Eliot,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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During his freshman season, Walker registered 24 tackles, five tackles for loss and two quarterback hurries in 389 snaps in 13 games.—
Matt Murschel,
The Orlando Sentinel,
2 Aug. 2025
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Manganese is more of a nuisance, but arsenic can cause cancer in humans, Chambers said.—
Laura Schulte,
jsonline.com,
1 Aug. 2025
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Here’s how to discourage squirrels from becoming a nuisance in your home and garden.—
Arricca Elin SanSone,
Southern Living,
1 Aug. 2025
Noun
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In the early stages, people may experience fatigue, fever, headaches, muscle aches, and a distinctive bull’s-eye rash.—
Tiffany Acosta,
AZCentral.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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Economic Worries Add To Pressure Economic concerns are also causing a headache for the Trump administration, with multiple recent polls showing a downward trend in the president's approval rating on his handling of the economy and inflation.—
Martha McHardy,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Aug. 2025
Noun
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Analysts expressed frustration with CEO Andy Jassy’s explanations for AWS’s relatively slow growth during the conference call.—
Peter Cohan,
Forbes.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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His frustration came to a head in the top of the seventh inning during an at-bat by Diamondbacks outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr., during which Kotsay was ejected, that had one pitch fully in the strike zone and one borderline pitch both called balls, according to MLB.com’s live gamecast.—
Sean Campbell,
Sacbee.com,
3 Aug. 2025
Verb
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No kid brother tagging along, pestering him with questions, pushing up on his social circle.—
StyleCaster Editors,
StyleCaster,
21 July 2025
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Spam calls and robocalls: Telemarketers and scammers buy your phone number and pester you with unwanted calls about everything from fake warranties to phony charity requests.—
Kurt Knutsson,
FOXNews.com,
17 July 2025
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“Bother.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bother. Accessed 14 Aug. 2025.
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