Bug and Pester

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Bug

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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Pester is a synonym for bug in bother topic. In some cases you can use "Pester" instead the word "Bug" as a verb or a noun, when it comes to topics like annoy. popular alternative

Pester

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

Usage example: one resident pestered the condo board about every little thing

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Bug is a synonym for pester in bother topic. You can use "Bug" instead the word "Pester" as a verb or a noun, if it concerns topics such as annoy, hassle. informal substitute

Nearby Word: pestering

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author	bug author	pester author
someone	bug someone	pester someone
game	bug game	pester game
player	bug player	pester player
Other words: times, sister, players.

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