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noun

bothering

noun
1
The act of annoying or troubling someone.
"His constant bothering finally got on her nerves."
adj
1
Causing annoyance or worry.
"A bothering thought kept him awake all night."

How to Use Bothering

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In plain EnglishThe ongoing act of annoying someone, or something that keeps causing that annoyance.

Word Forms

more bothering comparative, botherings plural, most bothering superlative

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