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Pester

usgb/ˈpestər/Volume
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Continuous Annoyance

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

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Even after I asked him to stop, he continued to pester me with phone calls.
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Negative Emotion

Using 'pester' suggests the person feels bothered; it's rarely neutral or positive.

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She felt overwhelmed by the street vendors who pestered her to buy souvenirs.
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Invasive Behavior

'Pester' can describe someone invading your personal space or time unwelcomely.

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