Bug
Bug verb - To disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts.
Preoccupy
Preoccupy verb - Engage or engross the interest or attention of beforehand or occupy urgently or obsessively.
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Synonyms for Preoccupy
Nearby Words: preoccupied, preoccupying
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Preoccupy and Bug. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/bug/preoccupy
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