verb ·2 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   simple past and past participle of pester form-of, participle, past

Adjective

1. 1
   troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

harassedannoyedarousedbadgeredbaitedbedeviled

Example

More examples

"He didn't intend to let her drive but she pestered him so much that he finally gave in."

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