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bother

transitive verb

  1. to worry or trouble, esp. with petty annoyances; harass, pester, etc.
  2. to bewilder or fluster
  3. to cause discomfort to: her sore foot bothers her
  4. to disturb; interrupt

intransitive verb

  1. to take the time and trouble; concern oneself: don't bother to reply
  2. to make a fuss

noun

  1. a cause or condition of worry or irritation; trouble; fuss
  2. a person who gives trouble

interjection

used to express slight annoyance, worry, etc.

See bother in American Heritage Dictionary 4

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