Nag and Pester

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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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Pester is a synonym for nag in activity topic. In some cases you can use "Pester" instead the word "Nag" as a verb or a noun, when it comes to topics like harass, scold. popular alternative

Pester

Pester verb - To thrust oneself upon (another) without invitation.

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Nag is a synonym for pester in bother topic. You can use "Nag" instead the word "Pester" as a verb or a noun, if it concerns topics such as annoy, persecute. popular alternative

Nearby Word: pestering

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player	nag player	pester player
friends	nag friends	pester friends

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