Meaning & use

Inconveniencing

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Causing trouble, difficulty, or discomfort to someone.

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The road closure ended up inconveniencing thousands of commuters during rush hour.

I hope I'm not inconveniencing you by asking for a ride so late at night.

A note on using this word

The verb form of 'inconvenience', frequently used in polite or apologetic requests, as in 'I don't want to be inconveniencing anyone.'

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troublingbothering

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