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bother

 
 
pronunciation:
ba thr
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part of speech: verb
inflections: bothers, bothering, bothered
definition 1: to annoy or give trouble to.
The loud noise is bothering us.
synonyms:
annoy, bug
similar words:
harass, irritate, provoke
definition 2: to disturb or interrupt.
Don't bother me while I'm studying.
synonyms:
annoy, disturb, interrupt
similar words:
bug
definition 3: to make the necessary effort.
Tanya never bothers to clean her room.
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