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bother vs disconcert

disconcert vs bother

bother is a noun but disconcert is not a noun.

bother and disconcert both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
bother Yes No Yes No
disconcert No No Yes No
As verbs, disconcert is a hypernym of bother; that is, disconcert is a word with a broader meaning than bother:
  • bother: make confused or perplexed or puzzled
  • disconcert: cause to feel embarrassment
Other hypernyms of bother include confuse, flurry, put off.
bother (noun) disconcert (noun)
something or someone that causes trouble; a source of unhappiness
an angry disturbance
bother (verb) disconcert (verb)
cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations cause to lose one's composure
make confused or perplexed or puzzled cause to feel embarrassment
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 disconcert

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