Synonyms|195Antonyms|2|Broader|4Narrower|8Related|39
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pest(noun, pain, irritation, annoyance, nuisance)
8
annoyance(noun, pain, irritation, nuisance, goad)
6
nuisance(noun, person, pain, irritation, annoyance)
6
pesterer(noun, pain, irritation, annoyance)
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blighter
5
cuss
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prod(noun, nuisance, goad)
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spur(noun, nuisance, goad)
3
botfly(noun, insect)
3
energizer(noun, nuisance, goad)
3
fly(noun, insect)
3
horsefly(noun, insect)
3
insect(fauna, pain, irritation, annoyance, bug)
3
irritant(noun, pain, irritation, annoyance, nuisance)
3
mover(noun, nuisance, goad)
3
stimulator(noun, nuisance, goad)
2
curse
2
feller
2
louse(noun, pain, irritation, annoyance, insect)
2
troublemaker
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