Irk and Pester

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

Usage example: she irked her friend by chewing her gum loudly during the movie

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Pester is a synonym for irk in distress topic. In some cases you can use "Pester" instead a verb "Irk".

Nearby Words: irksome, irking

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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Irk is a synonym for pester in bother topic. You can use "Irk" instead a verb "Pester", if it concerns topics such as distress, annoy, badger.

Nearby Word: pestering

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PLEASE DO NOT annoy, torment, pester, plague, molest, worry, badger, harry, harass, heckle, persecute, irk, bullyrag, vex, disquiet, grate, beset, bother, tease, nettle, tantalize, or ruffle the animals.

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