bother

Bother is defined as annoy, worry, or cause discomfort.

(verb)

An example of bother is a little brother repeatedly pulling his sister's hair.
An example of bother is the fan of a model finding out where they live and stalking them.
An example of bother is an ingrown toe nail causing pain.

The definition of a bother is a person or condition that causes worry or trouble.

(noun)

An example of a bother is a missing cat.

See bother in Webster's New World College Dictionary

transitive verb

Origin: earlier bodder (in Jonathan Swift); prob. Anglo-Ir for pother

intransitive verb

noun

interjection

used to express slight annoyance, worry, etc.

See bother in American Heritage Dictionary 4

verb both·ered, both·er·ing, both·ers

verb, transitive

To disturb or anger, especially by minor irritations; annoy. See Synonyms at annoy.
a. To make agitated or nervous; fluster.
b. To make confused or perplexed; puzzle.
To intrude on without invitation or warrant; disturb.
To give trouble to: a back condition that bothers her constantly.

verb, intransitive