Bothers is a verb that means to cause annoyance or disturbance. Some synonyms for bothers are irks, vexes, perturbs, disquiets, and agitates. These words all describe a feeling of being annoyed or disturbed by something. Another synonym for bothers is annoys, and this word suggests a feeling of irritation caused by something. Worries, concerns, and troubles are also synonyms for bothers, but they suggest a more serious concern. Other synonyms for bothers include disturbs, upsets, and unsettles. All of these words describe a feeling of being unsettled or disturbed and can be used interchangeably with the word bothers, depending on the context in which it's used.