pester (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈpɛstər/

Definition

To annoy or bother someone repeatedly with requests or questions.

Examples

• The children pestered their mother to buy them ice cream.

• He kept pestering me for the answer, even though I told him I didn't know.

• Stop pestering your little brother; let him play in peace.

How to Use pester

pester for (prepositional phrase)

To repeatedly ask someone for something. — "She pestered him for money."

pester with (prepositional phrase)

To repeatedly bother someone by giving them many things (e.g., questions, requests). — "The salesman pestered us with offers."

Synonyms of pester

Words with a similar meaning to pester:

• bother
• annoy
• harass
• plague

Antonyms of pester

Words with the opposite meaning to pester:

• ignore
• leave alone
• accommodate

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