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chivvy vs bother

bother vs chivvy

chivvy is not a noun while bother is a noun.

chivvy and bother both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
chivvy No No Yes No
bother Yes No Yes No
As verbs, bother is a hypernym of chivvy; that is, bother is a word with a broader meaning than chivvy:
  • chivvy: annoy continually or chronically
  • bother: cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
Other hypernyms of chivvy include annoy, chafe, devil, get at, get to, gravel, irritate, nark, nettle, rag, rile, vex.
chivvy (noun) bother (noun)
something or someone that causes trouble; a source of unhappiness
an angry disturbance
chivvy (verb) bother (verb)
annoy continually or chronically cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
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 chivvy and bother

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