pester

/ˈpe-stər/

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

verb

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to harass with petty irritations : annoy

worry annoy harass harry plague pester tease mean to disturb or irritate by persistent acts. worry implies an incessant goading or attacking that drives one to desperation. annoy implies disturbing one's composure or peace of mind by intrusion, interference, or petty attacks.