Pester and Scout

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

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

Nearby Word: pestering

Scout verb - To make (someone or something) the object of unkind laughter.

Usage example: the actor's attempt to rationalize his racist comments were roundly scouted by the media

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Pester and scout are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Pester" instead a verb "Scout".

Nearby Words: scouted, scouting

times	pester times	scout times
players	pester players	scout players

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