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BOTHER

(noun, verb, interj.)

Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Bother.

How to pronounce bother:

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Bother - as a noun

An angry disturbance

Example: "He didn't want to make a fuss"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fuss7hassle9trouble9

Something or someone that causes trouble; a source of unhappiness

Example: "A bit of a bother"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
annoyance14botheration16infliction15nuisance10pain6pain in the asspain in the neck
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
negative stimulus
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Bother - as a verb

Take the trouble to do something; concern oneself

Example: "He did not trouble to call his mother on her birthday"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
inconvenience oneselftrouble9trouble oneself

Cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations

Example: "Mosquitoes buzzing in my ear really bothers me"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
annoy8chafe13devil9get atget togravel10irritate8nark8nettle6rag4rile4vex13
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
displease12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

To cause inconvenience or discomfort to

Example: "Sorry to trouble you, but..."

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
discommode18disoblige13incommode16inconvenience20put outtrouble9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
affect14bear onbear uponimpact12touch10touch on
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Intrude or enter uninvited

Example: "Don't bother the professor while she is grading term papers"

Make nervous or agitated

Example: "The mere thought of her bothered him and made his heart beat faster"

Make confused or perplexed or puzzled

Bother - as an interjection

A mild expression of annoyance.

Example Sentences

"I don't want to bother her while she's studying."
"Could you please stop bothering me?"
"He was too busy to bother with such trivial matters."
"Don't bother trying to reason with him."
"She didn't want to bother her parents with her problems."
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Word Game Points

Is BOTHER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, bother is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BOTHER has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is BOTHER a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, bother is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BOTHER has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is BOTHER a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, bother is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BOTHER has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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