to disturb persistently; torment, as with troubles or cares; bother continually; pester; persecute.

to trouble by repeated attacks, incursions, etc., as in war or hostilities; harry; raid.

noun

aid , assistance , facilitation , furtherance , help , support

noun

aggravation , annoyance , bedevilment , bother , bothering , disturbance , exasperation , hassle , irking , irritation , molestation , nuisance , persecution , perturbation , pestering , provocation , provoking , torment , trouble , vexation , vexing , botheration