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Pester

usgb/ˈpestər/Volume
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Continuous AnnoyancePlay
'Pester' implies repeated actions that irritate someone, not just a one-time event. SlideEven after I asked him to stop, he continued to pester me with phone calls.
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Negative EmotionPlay
Using 'pester' suggests the person feels bothered; it's rarely neutral or positive. SlideShe felt overwhelmed by the street vendors who pestered her to buy souvenirs.
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Invasive BehaviorPlay
'Pester' can describe someone invading your personal space or time unwelcomely. SlideMy neighbor pesters me by constantly coming over uninvited to chat.