nagging

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English

Definitions

verb

To continuously remind or complain to (someone) in an annoying way, often about insignificant or unnecessary matters.
To bother with persistent thoughts or memories.“The notion that he forgot something nagged him the rest of the day.”
To bother or disturb persistently in any way.“a nagging north wind”

noun

The action of the verb nag.

adjective

Causing persistent mild pain, or annoyance.

Related words

Synonyms

haunt ride worry ill-natured shrewish pestering harassing annoying harassment annoyed troublesome irritated upset troubled troubling alarming disturbing disquieting

Associated

hamstring groin manipulative injuries shrew persuasion knee toe injury ankle complaining interpersonal

Rhymes

blagging shagging flagging unflagging sagging sandbagging fagging wagging lagging dragging

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