bore synonyms

bore

n.

nuisance, pest, tiresome person, tedious person, drag*; see nuisance 3, trouble 2.

bore

v.

  1. To pierce by rotary motion

    drill, ream, perforate, tunnel; see penetrate 1.

  2. To weary

    fatigue, tire, put to sleep; see weary 1.

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