Badger and Irk

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Badger verb - Annoy persistently.

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Irk and badger are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Irk" instead a verb "Badger".

Nearby Words: badge, badgered, badgering

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

Usage example: she irked her friend by chewing her gum loudly during the movie

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Badger and irk are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Badger" instead a verb "Irk".

Nearby Words: irksome, irking

PLEASE DO NOT annoy, torment, pester, plague, molest, worry, badger, harry, harass, heckle, persecute, irk, bullyrag, vex, disquiet, grate, beset, bother, tease, nettle, tantalize, or ruffle the animals.

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