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1. bother
verb. ['ˈbɑːðɝ'] take the trouble to do something; concern oneself.
Synonyms
- reach
- trouble oneself
- inconvenience oneself
- strain
- trouble
Antonyms
- arrange
- ease
- availability
- accessibility
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Rhymes with Bother
- strother
- father
How do you pronounce bother?
Pronounce bother as ˈbɑðər.
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Sentences with bother
1. Verb, base form
Others probably know but don't bother to do anything about it.
2. Verb, non-3rd person singular present
Aphids and borers are insects that bother the lilac bush by feeding on the leaves.
Quotes about bother
1. When it comes down to it, I let them think what they want. If they care enough to bother with what I do, then I'm already better than them.
- Marilyn Monroe
2. I've never fooled anyone. I've let people fool themselves. They didn't bother to find out who and what I was. Instead they would invent a character for me. I wouldn't argue with them. They were obviously loving somebody I wasn't.
- Marilyn Monroe
3. Sebastian just smiled. “I could hear your heart beating,” he said softly. “When you were watching me with Valentine. Did it bother you?”“That you seem to be dating my dad?” Jace shrugged. "You’re a little young for him, to be honest.”“What?” For the first time since Jace had met him, Sebastian seemed flabbergasted.
- Cassandra Clare, City of Glass
2. bother
verb. ['ˈbɑːðɝ'] cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations.
Synonyms
- irritate
- chivvy
- vex
- harass
- molest
- hassle
- get to
- provoke
- rile
- antagonise
- chevvy
- devil
- nark
- gravel
- chivy
- eat into
- get at
- harry
- grate
- chafe
- antagonize
- nettle
- annoy
- chevy
- get under one's skin
- rankle
- get
- peeve
- displease
- fret
- beset
- plague
- ruffle
Antonyms
- lose
- lend
- refuse
- sell
3. bother
verb. ['ˈbɑːðɝ'] to cause inconvenience or discomfort to.
Synonyms
- straiten
- put out
- incommode
- impact
- bear on
- touch on
- touch
- distress
- affect
- trouble
- bear upon
- discommode
- disoblige
Antonyms
- suitability
- convenience
- suitableness
- comfort
4. bother
verb. ['ˈbɑːðɝ'] make nervous or agitated.
Synonyms
- agitate
- rouse
- charge up
- charge
- commove
- turn on
Antonyms
- take away
- repel
- arrive
- attract
5. bother
noun. ['ˈbɑːðɝ'] something or someone that causes trouble; a source of unhappiness.
Synonyms
- annoyance
- irritant
- botheration
- negative stimulus
- pain in the neck
- pain in the ass
- infliction
- plague
- pain
- nuisance
Antonyms
- soothe
- better
- stifle
- reassure
6. bother
verb. ['ˈbɑːðɝ'] make confused or perplexed or puzzled.
Synonyms
- put off
- flurry
- disconcert
Antonyms
- pull out
- leave
- dissuade
- go
7. bother
noun. ['ˈbɑːðɝ'] an angry disturbance.
Synonyms
- fuss
- hassle
- trouble
- disturbance
Antonyms
- bore
- refrain
- uncover
- cultivated plant
8. bother
verb. ['ˈbɑːðɝ'] intrude or enter uninvited.
Synonyms
- intrude
Antonyms
- satisfy
- unfold