Synonyms for
Bothers
Definition
To annoy or cause trouble to someone
Synonyms & similar words
incommode
inconvenienceoneself
rile
devil
painintheneck
painintheass
disoblige
trouble
gravel
infliction
nettle
hassle
inconvenience
annoyance
discommode
getat
pain
bother
fuss
nark
putout
irritate
annoy
troubleoneself
vex
annoy
irritate
disturb
aggravate
vex
trouble
pester
plague
harass
torment
provoke
nag
hassle
badger
chafe
frustrate
irk
molest
oppress
tease
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- bothers me
- bothers him
- bothers her
- bothers them
- doesn't bother
- bothers to do
- what bothers you
Word family
Usage note
Often used in the negative to indicate a lack of concern or effort. Can also be used to express annoyance or inconvenience.
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Example sentences
- The buzzing sound of the fly bothers me while I study.
- Please do not bother your classmates while they are taking a test.
- It bothers me when people chew with their mouth open.
- The loud music from the party next door is bothering me.
- My little brother bothers me when he follows me everywhere I go.
Quotes
Worrying is like a rocking chair, it gives you something to do, but it gets you nowhere. - Glenn Turner
The only thing you have to fear is fear itself. - Franklin D. Roosevelt
Don't let yesterday take up too much of today. - Will Rogers