The Joys of Synonyms
Please do not Annoy, Torment, Pester, Molest, Worry, Badger Harry, Harass, Hackle, Persecute, Irk, Rag, Vex, Bother, Tease, Nettle, Tantalise, Ruffle the Animal.
Annoy
Verb. Make (someone) a little angry; irritate
Synonyms. Vex, Irk, Ruffle
Torment
Verb. Cause to experience severe mental or physical suffering. Annoy or provoke in an unkind way.
Synonyms. Worry, Molest, Vex, Annoy, Pester, Badger, Bother, Worry
Pester
Verb. Trouble or annoy (someone) with frequent or persistent requests or interruptions.
Synonyms. Badger, Annoy, Bother, Irk, Harass, Molest
Molest
Verb. Assault or abuse (a person, especially a woman or child) sexually.
Persecute
Verb. Harass or annoy (someone) persistently.
Synonyms. Harass, Badger, Molest, Pester, Annoy
Nettle
Verb. Irritate or annoy (someone).
Synonyms. Annoy, Irk, Vex
Tantalise
Verb. Torment or tease (someone) with the sight or promise of something that is unobtainable.
Synonyms. Torment
Ruffle
Verb. Disconcert or upset the composure of (someone).
Synonyms. Annoy, Irk, Vex, Nettle
We’re not sure about ‘Hackle’ though 🙂
Hackle?
Verb. Dress or comb (flax) with a hackle
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