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BOTHERS

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Bothers.

Bothers - 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)

Bothers - 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

Example Sentences

"She bothers her sister by constantly poking her."
"He bothers the waiter with numerous special requests."
"The persistent fly bothers me while I'm trying to read."
"She bothers her parents by always asking for money."
"The constant noise bothers the residents of the apartment building."
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Word Game Points

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

BOTHERS has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is BOTHERS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, bothers is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BOTHERS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is BOTHERS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, bothers is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BOTHERS has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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