bother

/bˈɑðɚ/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

verb

take the trouble to do something; concern oneself
“He did not trouble to call his mother on her birthday”
cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
“Mosquitoes buzzing in my ear really bothers me”
to cause inconvenience or discomfort to
“Sorry to trouble you, but...”
intrude or enter uninvited
“Don't bother the professor while she is grading term papers”
make nervous or agitated
“The mere thought of her bothered him and made his heart beat faster”
make confused or perplexed or puzzled

noun

an angry disturbance
“he didn't want to make a fuss”
something or someone that causes trouble; a source of unhappiness
“washing dishes was a nuisance before we got a dish washer”

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