Pester and Ruffle

Pester

Pester verb - To thrust oneself upon (another) without invitation.

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

Nearby Word: pestering

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

Usage example: the stream of minor complaints finally ruffled him into snapping, “If you don't like the way I'm doing it, do it yourself!”

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Pester and ruffle are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Pester" instead a verb "Ruffle".

Nearby Words: ruffled, ruff, ruffling

pester crew

ruffle crew

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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