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bother vs chivvy

chivvy vs bother

bother is a noun but chivvy is not a noun.

bother and chivvy both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
bother Yes No Yes No
chivvy No No Yes No
As verbs, chivvy is a hyponym of bother; that is, chivvy is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than bother:
  • bother: cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
  • chivvy: annoy continually or chronically
bother (noun) chivvy (noun)
something or someone that causes trouble; a source of unhappiness
an angry disturbance
bother (verb) chivvy (verb)
cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations annoy continually or chronically
make confused or perplexed or puzzled
make nervous or agitated
intrude or enter uninvited
take the trouble to do something; concern oneself
to cause inconvenience or discomfort to
Difference between bother and chivvy

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