Bug and Provoke

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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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Provoke is a synonym for bug in bother topic. In some cases you can use "Provoke" instead a verb "Bug", when it comes to topics like feelings.

Provoke

Provoke verb - To rouse to strong feeling or action.

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Bug is a synonym for provoke in feelings topic. You can use "Bug" instead a verb "Provoke", if it concerns topics such as peeve, make angry. informal substitute

Nearby Words: provocation, provoking

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someone	bug someone	provoke someone
behavior	bug behavior	provoke behavior

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It is also possible to provoke responses indicating that both Black and White are male, though this is believed to be a bug.

Source: Featureless Protagonist

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