Aggravate and Bug

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Aggravate verb - To disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts.

Usage example: it really aggravates me when I arrive 10 minutes before the stated closing time, and the store's closed already

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Bug is a synonym for aggravate in annoy topic. In some cases you can use "Bug" instead a verb "Aggravate", when it comes to topics like feelings.

Nearby Words: aggravation, aggravating

Bug verb - To disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts.

Usage example: these incessant phone calls are really starting to bug me

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Aggravate is a synonym for bug in annoy topic. You can use "Aggravate" instead a verb "Bug", if it concerns topics such as feelings.

players	aggravate players	bug players
fans	aggravate fans	bug fans

In the Growing Up Creepie episode 'Night of Fright' Gnat (a bug) is buzzing around Creepie trying to aggravate her.

Source: In One Ear, Out the Other

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