Bother: meaning, definitions and examples
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bother
[ ˈbɒðər ]
to annoy
To cause annoyance or irritation to someone.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He was bothered by the loud music.
- She didn't want to bother him with her problems.
- Don't bother me while I'm working.
Translations
Translations of the word "bother" in other languages:
🇵🇹 incomodar
- aborrecer
- perturbar
🇮🇳 परेशान करना
🇩🇪 stören
- belästigen
- ärgern
🇮🇩 mengganggu
🇺🇦 турбувати
- дратувати
- непокоїти
🇵🇱 niepokoić
- przeszkadzać
- dręczyć
🇯🇵 邪魔する (じゃまする)
🇫🇷 déranger
- ennuyer
- embêter
🇪🇸 molestar
- fastidiar
- incomodar
🇹🇷 rahatsız etmek
🇰🇷 괴롭히다
🇸🇦 يزعج
🇨🇿 obtěžovat
🇸🇰 obťažovať
🇨🇳 打扰 (dǎrǎo)
🇸🇮 motiti
🇮🇸 trufla
🇰🇿 мазалау
🇬🇪 შეწუხება
🇦🇿 narahat etmək
🇲🇽 molestar
- fastidiar
- incomodar
Word origin
The word 'bother' originated in the late 18th century, derived from the Old English word 'botherian' meaning 'to annoy'. It has evolved over the years to encompass the idea of causing annoyance or irritation. The use of 'bother' as both a verb and a noun has become common in modern English, reflecting its enduring relevance in expressing feelings of annoyance or concern.
See also: bothered, bothersome, bothersomely.