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BOTHERS

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Bothers.

Bothers - as a noun

An angry disturbance

Example: "He didn't want to make a fuss"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
fusshassletrouble

Something or someone that causes trouble; a source of unhappiness

Example: "A bit of a bother"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
annoyancebotherationinflictionnuisancepainpain in the asspain in the neck
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
negative stimulus
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Bothers - 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 oneself

Cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations

Example: "Mosquitoes buzzing in my ear really bothers me"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
annoychafedevilget atget togravelirritatenarknettleragrilevex
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
displease
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

To cause inconvenience or discomfort to

Example: "Sorry to trouble you, but..."

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
discommodedisobligeincommodeinconvenienceput outtrouble
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
affectbear onbear uponimpacttouchtouch on
Hyponyms (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

Example Sentences

"She bothers her sister by constantly poking her."
"He bothers the waiter with numerous special requests."
"The persistent fly bothers me while I'm trying to read."
"She bothers her parents by always asking for money."
"The constant noise bothers the residents of the apartment building."
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Word Game Points

Is BOTHERS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, bothers is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BOTHERS has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is BOTHERS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, bothers is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BOTHERS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is BOTHERS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, bothers is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BOTHERS has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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