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bother

noun
  1. something or someone that causes trouble
    annoyance
  2. an angry disturbance
    fuss
verb
  1. to cause annoyance in
    “They bothered me with inane questions.”
    rag
  2. to make confused, perplexed, or puzzled
    “The riddle bothers them.”
  3. to make nervous or agitated
    “The mere thought of you bothered them and made their heart beat faster.”
  4. to intrude or enter uninvited
    “Don't bother the professor with your personal problems.”
  5. to take the trouble to do something
    “They didn't bother to clean up after themselves.”
    trouble
  6. to cause inconvenience or discomfort to
    “They bothered me with their annoying questions.”
    inconvenience