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harass vs bother

bother vs harass

harass is not a noun while bother is a noun.

harass and bother both are verbs.

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

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