1
as in disturbs
to thrust oneself upon (another) without invitation
I am never going to get this work done if people don't stop wandering into the room and bothering me
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in annoys
to disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts
it bothers me when obviously sick people go to movies and spend the whole time coughing and sneezing
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in worries
to experience concern or anxiety
just get the basic concept right and don't bother about the details
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
4
as in distracts
to trouble the mind of; to make uneasy
the boss's cryptic message about changes to the company bothered me
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
1
as in stirs
a state of noisy, confused activity
the whole household was in a bother, as our overnight guests were expected to arrive any minute
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in nuisances
one who is obnoxiously annoying
the woman next-door is such a bother—always dropping in at the most inopportune moments!
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
3
as in headaches
something that is a source of irritation
returning damaged goods is a real bother
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
4
as in frustrations
the feeling of impatience or anger caused by another's repeated disagreeable acts
never let his personal bothers interfere with his responsibilities at work
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bothers
Noun
-
Unfortunately, a year after the rollout of DSO, Bayer’s headaches remain.—
Chris Westfall,
Forbes,
7 Jan. 2025 -
Common symptoms include cough, headaches, sneezing, runny nose, and congestion.—
Tom Gavin,
EverydayHealth.com,
7 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
Kim, the Korean American artist, who is deaf, shared in an email that the billboard reflected personal frustrations.—
Travis Diehl,
New York Times,
8 Jan. 2025
-
There have been frustrations with how things have panned out on the court, and the body language of the group was concerning in a loss in Detroit on Saturday.—
Jon Krawczynski,
The Athletic,
7 Jan. 2025
Verb
-
There’s also a scene where Sylvie confronts Bob about never talking about his past, a subject that irritates him because of its irrelevance to his larger project.—
Rob Salkowitz,
Forbes,
30 Dec. 2024
-
Chafing Chafing occurs when skin rubs against skin or clothing, causing friction that irritates the skin.—
Lindsay Curtis,
Health,
27 Nov. 2024
Noun
-
For this achievement, the team overcame various technical hurdles, including atmospheric disturbances, the rapid movement of the satellite, and maintaining precise laser beam alignment.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Jan. 2025
-
Weeds often take advantage of disturbances to invade lawns.—
Kim Toscano,
Southern Living,
1 Jan. 2025
Noun
-
The Hightail also has drastically reduced maintenance needs, which remove frequent annoyances like engine rebuilds, oil changes, and air filter replacements.—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
16 Dec. 2024
-
Much of the testimony, as is typical when corporate figures are summoned before Congress to discuss the public’s annoyances with their industries, was slippery.—
Melvin Backman,
Quartz,
4 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
New noises and people in the home can compound and boil over into doggy chaos, Bernal said, but the good news is a lot of stressors can be prevented or managed.—
Claire Thornton,
USA TODAY,
20 Dec. 2024
-
There’s also an experimental score by Daniel Blumberg made of bangs and piano plinks and noises that sound like a dozen balloons screaming.—
Amy Nicholson,
Los Angeles Times,
18 Dec. 2024
Noun
-
Caterpillars are common cool season pests; control by handpicking or natural sprays.—
Tom MacCubbin,
Orlando Sentinel,
28 Dec. 2024
-
Use a mild soapy solution to wash indoor foliage to remove dust and control pests.—
Tom MacCubbin,
Orlando Sentinel,
28 Dec. 2024
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Thesaurus Entries Near bothers
Cite this Entry
“Bothers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bothers. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share