bug Synonyms
Another word for bug
• noun (Context 1)
A small terrestrial invertebrate, typically an insect, spider, or centipede, especially one that crawls or flies.
"We spent the afternoon looking under rocks to see what kinds of bugs lived in the garden."
• noun (Context 2)
An unexpected error, flaw, or fault in a computer program or system that prevents it from functioning correctly.
"The developers stayed late to fix a critical glitch that was crashing the application upon startup."
• verb (Context 3)
To annoy, bother, or irritate someone persistently.
"Please stop tapping your pen on the desk; it is really beginning to annoy me."
• noun (Context 4)
A concealed miniature microphone used for covert eavesdropping or surveillance.
"The intelligence agents planted a wiretap in the diplomat's office to monitor his private conversations."
• verb (Context 5)
To secretly install a concealed miniature microphone in a room, vehicle, or device to monitor conversations.
"The detectives secured a warrant to wiretap the suspect's vehicle as part of an ongoing investigation."
• verb (Context 6)
To bulge or protrude outward (especially of the eyes in response to surprise or fear).
"His eyes bugged out in disbelief when he saw the final score of the championship game."
Opposites of bug
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of bug varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites: