badger
Translation
to pester, to harass, to nag
Examples
She badgered him into coming with her.
She badgered him into coming with her.
Stop badgering me about my homework!
Stop badgering me about my homework!
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) ((into -ing)) to pester (sb.) into doing (sth.) She badgered him into coming with her.
((sb.)) ((about sth.)) to pester (sb.) about (sth.) Stop badgering me about my homework!
Similar Words
Synonyms: pester, harass, nag, bother
Etymology
From the noun 'badger' (the animal), which was baited with dogs for sport. The verb reflects this persistent attacking behavior.
Memory Tips
Imagine a persistent badger digging and digging at you, asking for something over and over.