Meaning & use
Bothers
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Causes worry, annoyance, or inconvenience to someone.
See it in a sentence
It really bothers me when people talk during movies.
The constant noise from the construction site bothers the whole neighborhood.
A note on using this word
"Bothers" can also mean simply "takes the trouble to do something," as in "he never bothers to call."
Words with a similar meaning
annoystroublesirritates
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Words with an opposite meaning
soothescomforts
Another way to use it
2. verb
Takes the trouble to do something.
She rarely bothers with makeup before work.
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