Definitions
There are 9 meanings of the word
Bother.
How to pronounce bother:
UK
Bother - as a noun
An angry disturbance
Example: "He didn't want to make a fuss"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fusshassletroubleSomething or someone that causes trouble; a source of unhappiness
Example: "A bit of a bother"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
annoyancebotherationinflictionnuisancepainpain in the asspain in the neckHypernyms (Closely Related)
negative stimulusHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Bother - as a verb
Take the trouble to do something; concern oneself
Example: "He did not trouble to call his mother on her birthday"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
inconvenience oneselftroubletrouble oneselfCause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
Example: "Mosquitoes buzzing in my ear really bothers me"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
annoychafedevilget atget togravelirritatenarknettleragrilevexHypernyms (Closely Related)
displeaseHyponyms (Broadly Related)
To cause inconvenience or discomfort to
Example: "Sorry to trouble you, but..."
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
discommodedisobligeincommodeinconvenienceput outtroubleHypernyms (Closely Related)
affectbear onbear uponimpacttouchtouch onHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Intrude or enter uninvited
Example: "Don't bother the professor while she is grading term papers"
Make nervous or agitated
Example: "The mere thought of her bothered him and made his heart beat faster"
Make confused or perplexed or puzzled
Bother - as an interjection
A mild expression of annoyance.
Example Sentences
"I don't want to bother her while she's studying."
"Could you please stop bothering me?"
"He was too busy to bother with such trivial matters."
"Don't bother trying to reason with him."
"She didn't want to bother her parents with her problems."
Word Game Points
Is BOTHER a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, bother is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
BOTHER has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.
Is BOTHER a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, bother is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordBOTHER has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is BOTHER a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, bother is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordBOTHER has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.
