Synonyms for
Bother
Definition
to annoy or cause trouble to someone
Synonyms & similar words
nark
vex
annoyance
annoy
painintheneck
nettle
inconvenience
putout
rag
troubleoneself
discommode
botheration
getat
hassle
painintheass
irritate
gravel
devil
fuss
incommode
getto
pain
rile
trouble
disoblige
annoy
irritate
disturb
trouble
harass
hassle
aggravate
vex
worry
pester
provoke
plague
exasperate
torment
molest
nag
irk
fret
displease
discomfort
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- don't bother me
- bother to do
- bother with
- bother someone
- bother to ask
- bother to reply
- bother about
- what's the bother
Word family
Usage note
Often used in negative constructions like 'don't bother'. Can be used to express mild annoyance or to indicate that something is not worth the effort.
Example sentences
- I don't want to bother you, but can I ask you a question?
- Please don't bother the dog while he's sleeping.
- It doesn't bother me if you listen to music while you work.
- I'm sorry to bother you, but do you have a pen I can borrow?
- The loud noise from the construction site bothered the neighbors all day.
Quotes
Bother. said Pooh. Eeyore, have you ever been to see anyone? No, said Eeyore. Well, said Pooh, we're going to see Owl, and he's going to tell us about it, because we're too tired to go ourselves. So they set off.
I'm not in the mood to bother with anyone today.
I won't bother you with my problems if you don't bother me with yours.