annoyer

noun

as in nuisance
one who is obnoxiously annoying a bratty annoyer who wouldn't leave me alone

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for annoyer
  1. nuisance
  2. annoyance
  3. pest
Noun
  • And to add insult to social and cultural injury, the new policies also present a logistical nuisance.
    — Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 30 June 2026
  • In New York, night clubs were sometimes regarded as a civic nuisance; one obstacle was the city’s cabaret law, from 1926, which required bars to obtain a special permit if patrons were dancing and was not fully repealed until 2017.
    — Kelefa Sanneh, New Yorker, 29 June 2026
Definition of nuisance
Noun
  • For players and coaches, the break in play might feel like an annoyance when the temperatures do not seem to demand extra hydration, but what are the physical implications of stopping midway through each half?
    — Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 5 July 2026
  • Everyday annoyances add up fast, but fixing them doesn’t have to break the bank.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 July 2026
Definition of annoyance
Noun
  • Run a fan near seating and dining areas to keep flying pests off ‌food and guests.
    — Sharon Wu, USA Today, 4 July 2026
  • Other reuses include pest control, landscaping, and winter chores.
    — Rae Ford, Martha Stewart, 4 July 2026
Definition of pest
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“Annoyer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/annoyer. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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