Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To cause someone to feel worried, anxious, or annoyed
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:
First used in the 18th century, probably originating from a blend of the words blather and pother, influenced by Irish bodhraigh meaning to deafen or Irish bodhar meaning deaf.
Usage Statistics:
46 mentions per 1 million words 
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