"I ___ to bother you, but . . ." Crossword Clue

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(noun)
1. the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
(verb)
1. dislike intensely; feel antipathy or aversion towards

Hint 2: Clue Definition

BOTHER (noun)
1. something or someone that causes trouble; a source of unhappiness
2. an angry disturbance
BOTHER (verb)
1. to cause inconvenience or discomfort to
2. take the trouble to do something; concern oneself

Hint 3: Anagram

Unscramble the letters below to solve for today's answer.
EATH

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