Bug and Nag

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Bug

Bug verb - To disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts.

Usage example: these incessant phone calls are really starting to bug me

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Nag is a synonym for bug. In some cases you can use "Nag" instead the word "Bug" as a verb or a noun.

Nag

Nag verb - To subject (someone) to constant scoldings and sharp reminders.

Usage example: she kept nagging him to fix the furnace before the weather got any colder

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Bug is a synonym for nag in worry topic. Sometimes you can use "Bug" instead the word "Nag" as a verb or a noun, if it concerns topics such as harass. informal substitute

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How words are described

old	old bug	old nag
annoying	annoying bug	annoying nag
irritating	irritating bug	irritating nag
terrible	terrible bug	terrible nag

Common collocations

parents	bug parents	nag parents
player	bug player	nag player

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