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Meaning of badgered
to harass or annoy someone persistently
Etymology of badgered
The word "badgered" originates from the noun "badger", which refers to a short-legged omnivorous mammal, and the verb "to badger", which means to harass or annoy someone persistently, likely due to the animal's reputation for being fierce and relentless when cornered or threatened
The word has been in use since the mid-19th century, initially in reference to the act of harassing or pestering someone, and has since expanded to include a range of related meanings and connotations
Synonyms
harassed
pestered
nagged
annoyed
plagued
bothered
vexed
irritated
frustrated
tormented
persecuted
intimidated
coerced
pressured
bullied
hectored
importuned
beset
besieged
bedeviled
plagued
hassled
molested
teased
taunted
provoked
goaded
prodded
urged
pushed
driven
compelled
forced
badgered
hectored
harried
worn down
driven crazy
driven mad
tormented
tortured
plagued
beset
beleaguered
Definitions
- to harass or annoy someone persistently, especially in order to persuade them to do something
- * to pester or nag someone constantly, often in a way that is annoying or irritating
Usage Examples
- The manager badgered the employee to meet the tight deadline
- * She was badgered by her colleagues to join them for lunch
- * The customer was badgered by the salesperson to make a purchase