Definitions
There are 8 meanings of the word
Bothering.
Bothering - as a noun
An angry disturbance
Example: "He didn't want to make a fuss"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fuss7hassle9trouble9Something or someone that causes trouble; a source of unhappiness
Example: "A bit of a bother"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
annoyance14botheration16infliction15nuisance10pain6pain in the asspain in the neckHypernyms (Closely Related)
negative stimulusHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Bothering - 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 oneselfCause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
Example: "Mosquitoes buzzing in my ear really bothers me"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
annoy8chafe13devil9get atget togravel10irritate8nark8nettle6rag4rile4vex13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
displease12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
To cause inconvenience or discomfort to
Example: "Sorry to trouble you, but..."
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
discommode18disoblige13incommode16inconvenience20put outtrouble9Hypernyms (Closely Related)
affect14bear onbear uponimpact12touch10touch onHyponyms (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
Example Sentences
"I find his constant nagging to be bothering."
"Stop making that bothering noise."
"She has a bothering habit of interrupting people mid-conversation."
"He gave me a bothering look and then walked away."
"The bothering smell of rotten eggs filled the room."
Word Game Points
Is BOTHERING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, bothering is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
BOTHERING has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
Is BOTHERING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, bothering is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordBOTHERING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.
Is BOTHERING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, bothering is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordBOTHERING has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.