nags
/næɡz/
VERB
1. Repeatedly reminding or urging someone
To repeatedly remind, urge, or pressure someone to do something, often in an irritating or persistent way.
1.1. Persistent reminders and requests
Used when someone repeatedly urges another person to take action, fulfill an obligation, or change their behavior.
Synonyms
- badgers
- hassles
- hounds
- importunes
- needles
- pesters
- presses
- pressures
- prods
- prompts
- urges
- harasses
- henpecks
- duns
- chivies
- chivvies
Antonyms
Examples
- She nags him every morning to remember his appointments.
- His parents constantly nag him to keep his room tidy.
- The supervisor nags the employees to submit their reports on time.
Related Words
- reminds
- insists
- coaxes
- pleads
- exhorts
- persistence
- pressure
- repetition
1.2. Repeatedly complaining or criticizing
Used when someone habitually complains, grumbles, or expresses dissatisfaction, often about minor problems or other people's actions.
Synonyms
- bellyaches
- bemoans
- bewails
- carps
- cavils
- complains
- gripes
- grizzles
- grouches
- grouses
- growls
- grumbles
- grumps
- kvetches
- moans
- murmurs
- mutters
- repines
- whines
- whinges
- maunders
Antonyms
- acclaims
- applauds
- commends
- compliments
- praises
- recommends
- lauds
- extols
Examples
- He nags about the smallest mistakes in every report.
- The customers nag about delays despite the staff's efforts to help.
- She nags constantly about the quality of the service.
Related Words
- criticizes
- protests
- laments
- frets
- fusses
- quibbles
- inveighs
- dissatisfaction
- faultfinding
1.3. Annoying or irritating someone
Used when someone or something repeatedly bothers, irritates, or disturbs another person.
Synonyms
- annoys
- bothers
- bugs
- harasses
- harries
- irks
- jades
- vexes
- plagues
- pesters
- worries
- nettles
- rankles
- exasperates
- irritates
Antonyms
- delights
- pleases
- comforts
- soothes
Examples
- The constant interruptions nag the entire team.
- His repeated complaints nag everyone in the office.
- The persistent noise nags her throughout the day.
Related Words
- aggravates
- agitates
- antagonizes
- distresses
- disquiets
- upsets
- unsettles
- wears on
- riles
NOUN
2. Small or worn-out horses
A small horse or an old, worn-out horse, often used as a general or informal term.
2.1. Small horses and ponies
Used as a term for a small horse or pony.
Synonyms
- ponies
- cobs
- colts
- fillies
- foals
Examples
- The farm kept several nags for children to ride.
- A group of nags grazed quietly in the field.
- The stable housed a few small nags.
Related Words
2.2. Old or worn-out horses
Used to describe an old, tired, or inferior horse that is no longer considered useful for demanding work or riding.
Synonyms
- jades
- hacks
- dobbin
- packhorses
- workhorses
Examples
- The old nag could barely manage the steep road.
- They sold the worn-out nag after years of farm work.
- The farmer replaced his aging nag with a younger horse.
Related Words
NOUN
3. A person or thing that repeatedly nags
Someone or something that persistently complains, reminds, or causes annoyance through repeated demands or complaints.
3.1. Repeated complaints or reminders
Used to refer to a recurring complaint, reminder, or source of persistent irritation.
Synonyms
- complaints
- reminders
- grievances
- grumblings
- protests
- worries
Examples
- The constant nags about punctuality became tiresome.
- He ignored the repeated nags from his conscience.
- The daily nags about unfinished work frustrated the team.
Related Words
- dissatisfaction
- objections
- criticisms
- irritation
- persistence
- discontent