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bother vs displease

displease vs bother

bother is a noun but displease is not a noun.

bother and displease both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
bother Yes No Yes No
displease No No Yes No
As verbs, displease is a hypernym of bother; that is, displease is a word with a broader meaning than bother:
  • bother: cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
  • displease: give displeasure to
bother (noun) displease (noun)
something or someone that causes trouble; a source of unhappiness
an angry disturbance
bother (verb) displease (verb)
cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations give displeasure to
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 displease

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