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Bother

/ˈbɒðə/
To cause someone to feel worried, anxious, or annoyed

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Examples:

Don't bother me when I'm working.Does loud noise bother you at night?

Etymology:

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:

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