Meaning & use
Nagged
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Repeatedly urged, criticized, or pestered someone, especially about something trivial or already addressed.
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She nagged her brother for weeks about cleaning his room.
A nagging doubt about the decision had nagged at him ever since he signed the contract.
A note on using this word
The verb "nag" can also describe a persistent, low-level discomfort, as in "a nagging pain" or "a nagging doubt."
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