Ail and Pester

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Ail verb - To trouble the mind of; to make uneasy.

Usage example: parents who were at a loss to explain what was ailing their normally vivacious daughter

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Pester and ail are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pester" instead a verb "Ail".

Nearby Word: ailed

Pester verb - To thrust oneself upon (another) without invitation.

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Ail and pester are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Ail" instead a verb "Pester".

Nearby Word: pestering

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