Bothered and Badgered

Bothered

Bothered adjective - Subjected to and reacting with irritation.
Usage example: she finally learned not to get all hot and bothered over his insensitive remarks

Badgered and bothered are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Badgered" instead the word "Bothered" as an adjective or a verb.

Badgered

Definitions of Bothered not found.

Bothered and badgered are semantically related. You can use "Bothered" instead the word "Badgered" as an adjective or a verb.

Nearby Words: badger, badgering
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