Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To cause someone to feel disturbed, worried, or irritated
Bother
/ˈbɒðə/Synonyms:
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Examples:
Something bothering you?"
But the soil bothered him.
To this amorous address Miss Brass briefly responded 'Bother!'
Etymology:
The word "bother" first appeared in the English language in the early 18th century. It likely originated from the Irish word bodhar, which means to make noise or deafen, and was popularized as a colloquial expression in conversation.
Usage Statistics:
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