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bothering

The correct spelling is bothering.

How to pronounce bothering

verb

Say it like: Bot-her-ing

The correct spelling is bothering. To annoy, to disturb, to irritate. For example: "Would it bother you if I smoked?"

Usage Examples

Would it bother you if I smoked?

Why do I even bother to try?

You didn't even bother to close the door.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To annoy, to disturb, to irritate.
  2. 2.To feel care or anxiety; to make or take trouble; to be troublesome.
  3. 3.To do something which is of negligible inconvenience.

noun

  1. 1.The action of troubling or disturbing someone

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