Pester — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /ˈpe-stər/ pes·ter

Meaning & Definition of Pester

Pester (verb)

  1. overcrowd
  2. to harass with petty irritations, annoy

Pester (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to thrust oneself upon (another) without invitation

    "one resident pestered the condo board about every little thing"

    similar: bother, bug, chivy, disturb, intrude (upon)
    related: inconvenience, trouble, aggravate, annoy, bedevil, chafe, devil, dog, dun, exasperate, fret, gall, get, gnaw, grate, hassle, irk, irritate, nettle, peeve, persecute, pique, put out, rankle, rasp, rile, roil, torment, vex, worry, beleaguer, beset, besiege, distress, plague, afflict, harass, provoke, anger, antagonize, enrage, incense, inflame, infuriate, madden, outrage, agitate, perturb, butt in, cut in (on), obtrude, encroach, infringe, invade, trespass
    near: disregard, forget, ignore, leave, slight, appease, conciliate, disarm, mollify, oblige, placate, delight, gladden, gratify, please, satisfy, comfort, console, content

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Pester

The most common words with a similar meaning to Pester:

bother, bug, chivy, disturb, intrude (upon)

Related Words for Pester

inconvenience, trouble, aggravate, annoy, bedevil, chafe, devil, dog, dun, exasperate, fret, gall, get, gnaw, grate, hassle, irk, irritate, nettle, peeve, persecute, pique, put out, rankle, rasp, rile, roil, torment, vex, worry

Near Antonyms of Pester

disregard, forget, ignore, leave, slight, appease, conciliate, disarm, mollify, oblige, placate, delight, gladden, gratify, please, satisfy, comfort, console, content

Word Forms of Pester

Inflections: pestered, pestering

Origin & Etymology of Pester

modification of Middle French empestrer to hobble, embarrass, from Vulgar Latin *impastoriare, from Latin in- + Late Latin pastoria tether pastern

First known use: 1548

Frequently Asked Questions about Pester

What does "Pester" mean?

"Pester" means overcrowd. As a verb, it is defined as: overcrowd.

What is another word for "Pester"?

Other words for "Pester" include bother, bug, chivy, disturb and intrude (upon). The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Pester" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Pester"?

There are 60 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Pester". Common alternatives include bother, bug, chivy, disturb and intrude (upon).

How do you use "Pester" in a sentence?

Examples of "Pester" in a sentence: "one resident pestered the condo board about every little thing".

Is "Pester" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Pester" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Pester"?

"Pester" is pronounced /ˈpe-stər/ and divided into syllables as pes·ter.

What is the origin of the word "Pester"?

"Pester" comes from modification of Middle French empestrer to hobble, embarrass, from Vulgar Latin *impastoriare, from Latin in- + Late Latin pastoria tether pastern. First known use: 1548.

What is another word for "Pester" meaning "to thrust oneself upon (another) without invitation"?

When "Pester" (verb) means to thrust oneself upon (another) without invitation, synonyms include bother, bug, chivy, disturb and intrude (upon).