Chafe and Pester

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

Usage example: nothing chafes us so much as those telemarketers who call during the dinner hour

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Pester and chafe are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Pester" instead a verb "Chafe".

Nearby Words: chafed, chafing, chafer

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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Chafe and pester are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Chafe" instead a verb "Pester".

Nearby Word: pestering

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