Pester and Scold

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Pester

Pester verb - To thrust oneself upon (another) without invitation.
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Scold and pester are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Scold" instead a verb "Pester".
Nearby Word: pestering

Scold

Scold verb - To criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings.
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Pester and scold are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Pester" instead a verb "Scold".
Nearby Words: scolding, scolded

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people pester people scold people
student pester student scold student
player pester player scold player
bunny pester bunny scold bunny
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