Hassle and bother
What is difference between verb "bother" and verb "hassle". Is there a situation, when I can use one, but can't use the other word?(if it is a verb)
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Usually "bother" refers to minor annoyances. "Hassle" refers to a more active and intense action. So "hassle" is a stronger term.
- Usually "bother" refers to minor annoyances.
- "Hassle" refers to a more active and intense action.
- So "hassle" is a stronger term.
- It bothers me that I forgot to get the milk.
- When I walk downtown, the beggars hassle me, trying to get money.
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Usually "bother" refers to minor annoyances. "Hassle" refers to a more active and intense action.
So "hassle" is a stronger term.
It bothers me that I forgot to get the milk.
When I walk downtown, the beggars hassle me, trying to get money.
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You go to the doctor and say,
My left ankle has been bothering me lately.
You cannot say,
My left ankle has been hassling me lately.
In general, even inanimate things and situations can bother you, but only p
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