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 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 Those kids went home and nagged their parents. —

Christine Peterson, Outdoor Life, 5 Mar. 2026 Meanwhile, Musk launched a competitive AI firm called xAI, but his feelings over the fallout with Altman nagged at him. —

Tom Dotan, Vanity Fair, 23 Feb. 2026 First baseman Jake Burger picked up pilates to help mitigate the soft tissue injuries that nagged him in his debut season with the club. —

Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 16 Feb. 2026 Jaden and Reigan Heskey clearly had the talent to make it in the sport, but for all Heskey’s pride at their achievements, fear nagged at him. —

James Pearce, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2026 Still, versatile pass-catchers have nagged an otherwise excellent Joseph unit throughout 2025. —

Luca Evans, Denver Post, 15 Jan. 2026

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The report also notes that 10 Republican state attorneys general have urged the SEC to closely examine OpenAI’s disclosures ahead of a potential public offering, while Congress has separately requested information about the company’s safeguards around conflicts of interest.

— Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 14 May 2026
Residents were urged to use caution when walking, biking or recreating nearby, particularly during the early morning and evening hours when mountain lions are most active.

— Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 14 May 2026