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1nag Listen to audio/ˈnæg/ verb
nags; nagged; nag·ging
1 a : to annoy (someone) by often complaining about his or her behavior, appearance, etc. [+ obj] — + about My wife nags me about my busy work schedule.
Mom's always nagging me about my hair. [no obj] All you ever do is nag.
b : to annoy (someone) with repeated questions, requests, or orders [+ obj] My parents are always nagging me to clean my room. He kept nagging her until she agreed to see the movie. [no obj] Quit nagging! I already said I'm not going.
2 : to cause (someone) to feel annoyed or worried for a long period of time [+ obj] She's still nagged [=bothered] by the thought that she could have done better. [no obj] — often + at The problem has been nagging at me for weeks.
— nagging /ˈnægɪŋ/ adjective always used before a noun [more nagging; most nagging]
A few nagging questions/problems remain. I have this nagging doubt/feeling/fear/suspicion that our troubles aren't over yet. a nagging headache/cough/pain nagging injuries that just won't heal

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