YAP (AT) Synonyms: 55 Similar and Opposite Words

yap (at)

verb

Definition of yap (at)

as in to carp (at)

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Verb

Kids in all three countries loved learning dances from TikTok and annoying their siblings.

— Ryan Lenora Brown, Christian Science Monitor, 12 Aug. 2026
Gen is annoyed that Joy is still entertaining Luke via texts and video chats.

— Emma Soren, Vulture, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of annoy

Verb

Airlines around the world are currently plagued by delays in their efforts to deliver new premium offerings — including increasing passenger demand for privacy, high-tech connectivity and inflight entertainment — to meet the surge in air travel.

— Edward Russell, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026
Klubnik will need to limit the turnovers that plagued him at Clemson during his final season.

— Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of plague

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Powerless even against the most run-of-the-mill villains, the men casually harassing her at the diner.

— Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 18 Aug. 2026
The settlers, emboldened by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing government, have ramped up attacks on Palestinian towns and villages, harassing residents and setting homes, mosques and fields ablaze.

— Sam Metz, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of harass

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Specialty carp baits and tackle drive a large portion of the European recreational fishing industries sales.

— Joe Cermele, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2026
In our testing, a paper-funnel trap baited with overripe fruit and fruit-forward vinegar consistently caught the most flies.

— Emma Jacobson, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of bait

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Not too much bugs him, but he sometimes is annoyed by his baby sister and doesn’t trust people who put pineapple on their pizza.

— Pioneer Press, Twin Cities, 10 Aug. 2026
The indictment revealed that prosecutors had bugged the Aisenbergs' home for three months after Sabrina's disappearance.

— Curran Rastogi, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of bug

Verb

The two people who went missing while riding personal watercraft off the coast of Long Beach over the weekend are sharing their stories of survival after they were rescued by first responders.

— Jeff Nguyen, CBS News, 19 Aug. 2026
At the 2025 French Open, Loïs Boisson rode her wild card all the way to the semifinals, beating two top-10 players along the way.

— Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of ride

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Nine said league members received money they were owed only after badgering him directly, including threatening to expose him publicly or report him to his employer, and even then, some received only partial winnings.

— Alex Andrejev, New York Times, 17 July 2026
One night, Timothy alleges, Melanie badgered her to get it on, but Timothy successfully held out.

— Matt Thompson, SPIN, 13 July 2026

Definition of badger

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In the filing, the Justice Department urged the appeals court to reverse the Tennessee federal judge’s ruling dismissing criminal charges against Abrego Garcia.

— Siladitya Ray, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Anyone who can provide a tip in connection with Standish is urged to call 651-438-8477 or fill out a form on the sheriff's office website.

— Nicholas Lentz, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of urge

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