Definitions
noun
something or someone that causes trouble; a source of unhappiness
“a bit of a bother”
verb
to cause inconvenience or discomfort to
verb
take the trouble to do something; concern oneself
“Don't bother, please”
verb
cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
“Mosquitoes buzzing in my ear really bothers me”
verb
intrude or enter uninvited
“Don't bother the professor while she is grading term papers”
verb
make confused or perplexed or puzzled
verb
make nervous or agitated
“The mere thought of her bothered him and made his heart beat faster”
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