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English verb: pester

1. pester (emotion) annoy persistently


SamplesThe children teased the boy because of his stammer.


ExamplesThey pester him to write the letter


Synonymsbadger, beleaguer, bug, tease


Pattern of useSomebody ----s somebody


Broader (hypernym)bedevil, crucify, dun, frustrate, rag, torment









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