nagged

Meanings

• Verb

  To annoy or harass someone persistently.

  - "She was nagged by her brother to finish her homework."
  - "He couldn't stand being nagged about the same issue over and over again."

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Synonyms

haunt , ride , worry

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with nagged
badged , lagged , dragged

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Variants

List of all variants of nagged that leads to same result
nag , nagged , nagger , naggers , nagging , nags

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to torment by biting' in Old English.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'nagged' comes from the Old English word 'nagan', which means 'to torment by biting'.

2. Being 'nagged' can lead to increased stress and anxiety, and can negatively impact both mental and physical health.

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Related Concepts

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1. harassment: A form of emotional or verbal abuse, often involving repeated and unwanted contact or communication.

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Culture

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In literature, 'nagged' is often used to describe the behavior of a character who constantly complains or criticizes. In art, the concept of being 'nagged' can be depicted through visual representations of persistence and annoyance.

How to Memorize "nagged"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine someone constantly bothering you with their words or actions.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'nagged' with the feeling of being annoyed or irritated.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mental image of a persistent fly buzzing around your head.

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