pester Synonyms & Antonyms
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Pester as a Verb
To bother, harass, or annoy persistently.
He pestered me with questions.
To crowd together thickly.
Pester as a Noun
A bother or nuisance.
Pester in a Sentence
He pestered me with questions.
She pestered him to help her.
Word Forms & Grammar
pester (third-person singular simple present pesters, present participle pestering, simple past and past participle pestered)
pester (plural pesters)
Words That Rhyme With Pester
Origin of Pester
In the senses of “overcrowd (a place)” and “impede (a person)”: from Middle French and Old French empestrer (“encumber”), influenced by English pest. The modern sense is an extension of the sense “infest”. Comparable to English construction pest + -er (used to form frequentative verbs).
Quick Facts About Pester
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈpɛstə(ɹ)/ |
| Meaning | To bother, harass, or annoy persistently |
| Plural | pesters |
| Verb forms | pesters, pestering, pestered |
Questions People Ask About Pester
Is pester a verb or a noun?
Pester is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is the plural of pester?
The plural of pester is pesters.
What is the past tense of pester?
The past tense of pester is pestered. The present participle is pestering.