Meaning of 'bother'

noun

something or someone that causes trouble

Synonyms: annoyance

noun

an angry disturbance

Synonyms: fuss

verb

to cause annoyance in

Example: "They bothered me with inane questions."

Synonyms: rag

verb

to make confused, perplexed, or puzzled

Example: "The riddle bothers them."

verb

to make nervous or agitated

Example: "The mere thought of you bothered them and made their heart beat faster."

verb

to intrude or enter uninvited

Example: "Don't bother the professor with your personal problems."

verb

to take the trouble to do something

Example: "They didn't bother to clean up after themselves."

Synonyms: trouble

verb

to cause inconvenience or discomfort to

Example: "They bothered me with their annoying questions."

Synonyms: inconvenience