Synonyms of nagged

nagged

verb

past tense of nag

1

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• urged
• begged
• hounded
• bothered
• dogged
• annoyed
• badgered
• needled
• picked at
• henpecked
• pecked (at)
• pestered
• harassed
• pushed
• plagued
• irked
• insisted
• prompted
• vexed
• prodded
• spurred
• bugged
• hassled
• goaded
• harried
• pressured
• cajoled
• pleaded
• coaxed
• exhorted
• fussed (about or over)
• egged
• incited
• nitpicked
• wheedled
• rode
• baited
• importuned
• yapped (at)
• carped (at)
• pressed
• chivied
• blandished

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• complimented
• recommended
• praised
• commended
• lauded
• touted
• applauded
• extolled
• built up
• acclaimed
• eulogized

2

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• complained
• screamed
• whined
• moaned
• muttered
• worried
• grumbled
• bitched
• kicked
• growled
• whimpered
• groused
• griped
• squawked
• grumped
• squealed
• murmured
• cried
• hollered
• wailed
• whinged
• inveighed
• beefed
• grouched
• bleated
• yammered
• carped
• keened
• fussed
• kvetched
• bellyached
• protested
• yowled
• grizzled
• crabbed
• caterwauled
• croaked
• repined
• kicked up a fuss
• yawped
• maundered
• sobbed
• quibbled
• objected (to)
• fretted
• lamented
• stewed
• quarreled (with)
• bemoaned
• blubbered
• deplored
• bewailed
• caviled

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• delighted
• rejoiced
• accepted
• took
• bore
• endured
• tolerated
• cheered
• crowed
• applauded
• commended
• countenanced

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of nagged

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

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