badgering
NOUN
1. Persistent pestering or annoyance
The act of repeatedly bothering, pressuring, or annoying someone through persistent requests, questions, or demands.
1.1. Repeatedly bothering or pressuring someone
Persistent unwanted attention or repeated attempts to persuade, question, or trouble someone.
Synonyms
- harassment
- hassling
- heckling
- hounding
- nagging
- pestering
- pressuring
- tormenting
Antonyms
- comforting
- praising
- regaling
Examples
- She grew tired of his constant badgering for attention.
- Despite his badgering, she refused to change her mind.
- The persistent reporter's badgering finally elicited a response from the politician.
Related Words
- annoyance
- bothering
- bugging
- harrying
- importuning
- persecuting
- plaguing
- urging
VERB
2. Passing gas
The act of releasing gas from the digestive system through the anus.
2.1. Farting
The act of passing intestinal gas from the body.
Synonyms
- farting
- breaking wind
- passing gas
- flatulating
Examples
- The child started badgering during the quiet classroom activity.
Related Words
- flatulence
- wind
- intestinal gas