NAGGED Synonyms: 126 Similar and Opposite Words

nagged

verb

past tense of nag

as in urged

to subject (someone) to constant scoldings and sharp reminders she kept nagging him to fix the furnace before the weather got any colder

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as in complained

to express dissatisfaction, pain, or resentment usually tiresomely if all you can do is nag, then you are of no use to this organization at all

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Recent Examples of nagged Down a third of its crew (and periodically appearing as a trio), the quartet-for-now seeks modern girl-group chart history while nagged by uncertainty and controversy that extends to their music. — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 21 Aug. 2026 And that was probably one of the things that nagged at him along that trip. — Yvonne Villarreal, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2026 The former top-50 national broke out with 111 yards in the Gators’ upset of Texas last year but has been nagged by foot injuries. — Seth Emerson, New York Times, 24 July 2026 The question nagged at me for months; no single explanation—psychological, political, or otherwise—felt completely satisfying. — Amy Weiss-Meyer, The Atlantic, 10 July 2026 On Saturday night, with Karl-Anthony Towns and OG nagged by foul trouble and the bench players struggling, Brunson refused to give in. — David Remnick, New Yorker, 14 June 2026 The milquetoast nature of the statement — with its measured language and nonexistent call to action — and the broader absence of real accountability have nagged at me for weeks. — Uzma Rentia, STAT, 27 Apr. 2026 Growing up, my parents constantly nagged me not to sit too close to the TV, convinced my eyes would essentially melt. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 27 Apr. 2026 Cherono nagged the Marathon Chase and a $10,000 bonus. — Michelle Edgar, Daily News, 8 Mar. 2026

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The alert urged residents in the affected area to leave immediately and travel east on FM 2210.

— Mateo Rosiles, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact Independence police at 816-325-7330 or the anonymous TIPS Hotline at 816-474-8477.

— Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 25 Aug. 2026

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The company previously tried removing artificial colors from Trix in 2015, but reversed course two years later after consumers complained about the cereal’s more muted appearance.

— Dave Quinn, PEOPLE, 27 Aug. 2026
Detainees have long complained about harsh conditions, including faulty cooling and water systems.

— Jonny Hallam, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026

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