hassle

US /ˈhæs.əl/

UK /ˈhæs.əl/

1.

difficulty or trouble

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It was a real hassle getting the visa.

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I don't want to cause you any hassle.

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bother inconvenience nuisance trouble difficulty

2.

a dispute or argument

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They had a big hassle over the bill.

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I don't want to get into a hassle with him.

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argument dispute quarrel row squabble

1.

to annoy or bother someone over a period of time

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Stop hassling me about the money!

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The kids kept hassling their parents for a new toy.

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annoy bother pester harass badger