
Pester
Continuous Annoyance
'Pester' implies repeated actions that irritate someone, not just a one-time event.

Even after I asked him to stop, he continued to pester me with phone calls.
Negative Emotion
Using 'pester' suggests the person feels bothered; it's rarely neutral or positive.

She felt overwhelmed by the street vendors who pestered her to buy souvenirs.
Invasive Behavior
'Pester' can describe someone invading your personal space or time unwelcomely.

My neighbor pesters me by constantly coming over uninvited to chat.
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