Galling and Pestering

Galling

Galling adjective - Causing irritation or annoyance.
Usage example: found it galling to have to ask permission

Pestering is a synonym for galling. In some cases you can use "Pestering" instead the word "Galling" as an adjective or a noun.

Nearby Words: gall, galled

Pestering

Pestering adjective - Causing irritation or annoyance.
Usage example: swarms of pestering gnats
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Synonyms for Pestering

Galling is a synonym for pestering. You can use "Galling" instead the word "Pestering" as an adjective or a noun.

Nearby Words: pester, pestered
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