<p><strong>Verb (used with object)</strong></p><ul><li>to disturb or bother (a person) in a way that displeases, troubles, or slightly irritates.</li><li>Synonyms: pester, harass.</li><li>Antonyms: soothe, calm, comfort.</li><li>to molest; harm.</li></ul><p><strong>Verb (used without object)</strong></p><ul><li>to be bothersome or troublesome.</li></ul><p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>Archaic: an annoyance.</li></ul>