Synonyms for

Pester

Verb / ˈpestɜ: / Another word for pester — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to bother or annoy someone persistently

Synonyms & similar words

badger bug tease beleaguer annoy bother irritate disturb vex harass hassle plague tease torment trouble badger nag aggravate provoke chase molest hound peck bedevil

Example sentences

  1. The mosquitos pestered us all night long.
  2. I wish my sister would stop pestering me about my grades.
  3. The salesperson kept pestering me to buy a new car.
  4. The dog wouldn't stop pestering the cat.
  5. My little brother likes to pester me when I'm trying to read a book.

Quotes

  • There's no use trying to pester me with your curiosity. I feel sure it would be unprofitable; curiosity only brings harm. - L. Frank Baum
  • Never be afraid to raise your voice for honesty and truth and compassion against injustice and lying and greed. If people all over the world...would do this, it would change the earth. - William Faulkner
  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do. - Steve Jobs

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