Synonyms for
Bothering
Definition
to annoy or cause trouble for someone
Synonyms & similar words
nark
vex
annoy
nettle
inconvenience
bother
putout
rag
troubleoneself
discommode
getat
irritate
gravel
devil
incommode
getto
rile
trouble
disoblige
chafe
inconvenienceoneself
annoying
irritating
disturbing
troubling
harassing
pestering
vexing
plaguing
nagging
aggravating
hassling
molesting
tormenting
badgering
pestering
teasing
prodding
provoking
disrupting
interfering
Synonyms by register
Formal
Literary
Antonyms
Common collocations
- stop bothering me
- don't bother me
- bothering to do
- bothering someone with
- bothering to learn
- bothering to go
- bothering to ask
Word family
Usage note
The verb 'bother' can be used transitively (e.g., 'Don't bother me') or intransitively with 'to' (e.g., 'He didn't bother to call'). It generally implies mild annoyance or inconvenience.
Example sentences
- The mosquito kept bothering me all night.
- Stop bothering your sister and let her play with her toys.
- I wish my neighbor's dog would stop bothering me when I'm outside.
- The loud music from the party next door is really bothering me.
- I don't want to bother him with my problems right now.
Quotes
“I'm not upset that you lied to me, I'm upset that from now on I can't believe you.” - Friedrich Nietzsche
“It's not that I'm so smart, it's just that I stay with problems longer.” - Albert Einstein
“The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.” - Edmund Burke