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giving a hard time

The phrase “giving a hard time” has 5 syllables: giv-ing a hard time

It's pronounced as /ˈɡɪv.ɪŋ ə hɑːrd taɪm/

What is synonym and antonym for giving a hard time?

In the thesaurus, “giving a hard time” has 61 synonyms and 19 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for giving a hard time along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for giving a hard time

Antonyms for giving a hard time

Meanings of giving a hard time

  • verb
    1. Causing someone difficulty, criticism, annoyance, or trouble, often by teasing, questioning, or treating them harshly.

Example Sentences

  • My older brother keeps giving a hard time to me about my messy room.
  • The teacher is giving a hard time to students who arrive late.
  • Her coworkers enjoy giving a hard time to the new employee as a joke.
  • The reporter keeps giving a hard time to the actor with difficult questions.
  • Stop giving a hard time to your friend and try to help instead.

On this page you'll find 80 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to giving a hard time, such as: aiding, arresting, assisting, baffling, balking, barricading, binding.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

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