bothering (Meaning)

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bothering (p. pr. & vb. n.)

of Bother

The noise from the construction site next door has been bothering me all morning.
He's been bothering me with questions about the project, even though I've told him I'm busy.
I'm sorry for bothering you, but could you please pass me the salt?
She can't focus on her work with all the distractions bothering her.
It's bothering me that I can't remember where I put my keys.
The smell of smoke from the nearby fire is bothering my allergies.
The constant ringing of the phone is bothering everyone in the office.
He tried to ignore the itchiness bothering him from the mosquito bite.
The thought of the upcoming exam is really bothering me; I'm feeling anxious.
The loud music from the party next door kept bothering the neighbors late into the night.

of Bother

bugging, disturbance,harassment, offence, torture, annoyance, harrying,teasing, importunity, vexation

forgetting, ignoring, disregarding, slighting, forgetting, leaving, disregarding,ignoring, slighting, leaving

The noise from the construction site next door has been bothering me all morning.

He's been bothering me with questions about the project, even though I've told him I'm busy.

I'm sorry for bothering you, but could you please pass me the salt?

She can't focus on her work with all the distractions bothering her.