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rag vs bother

bother vs rag

rag and bother both are nouns.

rag and bother both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
rag Yes No Yes No
bother Yes No Yes No
As verbs, rag and bother are synonyms defined as:
  • rag and bother: cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
Other synonyms of rag include annoy, chafe, devil, get at, get to, gravel, irritate, nark, nettle, rile, vex.
rag (noun) bother (noun)
a boisterous practical joke (especially by college students) something or someone that causes trouble; a source of unhappiness
a small piece of cloth an angry disturbance
newspaper with half-size pages
music with a syncopated melody (usually for the piano)
a week at British universities during which side-shows and processions of floats are organized to raise money for charities
rag (verb) bother (verb)
break into lumps before sorting cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
censure severely or angrily make confused or perplexed or puzzled
harass with persistent criticism or carping make nervous or agitated
play in ragtime intrude or enter uninvited
treat cruelly take the trouble to do something; concern oneself
cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations to cause inconvenience or discomfort to
Difference between rag and bother

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