BUGS Synonyms: 277 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

plural of bug

as in suckers

a person with a strong and habitual liking for something a camera bug who loves taking candid shots at fairs and festivals

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as in diseases

an abnormal state that disrupts a plant's or animal's normal bodily functioning I can't go to work today because I've caught some bug that's going around

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as in psychopaths

a person having or showing a severely disordered or abnormal state of mind a bug with a fascination for committing arson

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bugs

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verb

present tense third-person singular of bug

as in annoys

to disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts these incessant phone calls are really starting to bug me

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as in bothers

to thrust oneself upon (another) without invitation I hate to bug you, but could you help me move this table?

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The ability to reprogram the stem cells of very old people is a 'game changer', said Perls, in reference to the scientific study of diseases of ageing.

Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
The area has high levels of malnutrition and low vaccination coverage, leaving children vulnerable to a range of diseases, including malaria, pneumonia and measles, Tedros added.

Brenda Goodman, CNN, 10 Dec. 2024

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