Amuse and Bug

Amuse

Amuse verb - To cause (someone) to pass the time agreeably occupied.
Usage example: the older girl amused her four-year-old sister at the family reunion by showing her off to all the relatives

Bug is an antonym for amuse.

Nearby Words: amusement, amusing, amusingly

Bug

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

Amuse is an antonym for bug.

Common collocations

rest amuse rest bug rest
pair amuse pair bug pair
boss amuse boss bug boss
player amuse player bug player
Other words: players.

Both words in one sentence

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