bother

/bˈɒðɐ/

/ˈbɑðɝ/

[verb] [noun]

to bother

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

to cause someone to feel worried, upset, or irritated

synonyms : annoy

to put effort and energy into doing something

synonyms : inconvenience oneself

trouble

trouble oneself

to annoy someone, especially when they are busy or want to be left alone

synonyms : discommode

make confused or perplexed or puzzled

make nervous or agitated

intrude or enter uninvited

Bother

[NOUN]

difficulty, trouble, or problem

synonyms : annoyance

an angry disturbance

synonyms : fuss

hassle

trouble

Examples

1. Don't even bother.

2. Don't bother trying to fix that old computer.

3. My brother doesn't move an inch once he gets an idea in his head, so don't bother trying to reason with him.

4. He's kicking his feet up onto the blankets, not even bothering to take off his shoes.

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