Top synonyms for “bother”: annoy, annoyance, botheration, chafe, devil, discommode, disoblige, fuss, and 21 more below.
Definitions
- (noun)something or someone that causes trouble; a source of unhappiness“washing dishes was a nuisance before we got a dish washer”
- (noun)an angry disturbance“he didn't want to make a fuss”
- (verb)cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations“Mosquitoes buzzing in my ear really bothers me”
- (verb)make confused or perplexed or puzzled
- (verb)make nervous or agitated“The mere thought of her bothered him and made his heart beat faster”
- (verb)intrude or enter uninvited“Don't bother the professor while she is grading term papers”
- (verb)take the trouble to do something; concern oneself“He did not trouble to call his mother on her birthday”
- (verb)to cause inconvenience or discomfort to“Sorry to trouble you, but...”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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What is another word for "bother"?
Common synonyms for "bother" include annoy, annoyance, botheration, chafe, devil, discommode. Our thesaurus lists 29 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What does "bother" mean?
something or someone that causes trouble; a source of unhappiness Example: "washing dishes was a nuisance before we got a dish washer"
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