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badgering
This term carries a strong connotation of persistence and annoyance, suggesting a relentless pursuit that borders on harassment. It differs from simple "asking" or "requesting" by implying a repetitive, wearing-down process intended to break the target's resistance.
In a social context, it is typically used negatively to describe behavior that is intrusive or oppressive. While it can be used in casual settings to describe a child pestering a parent, in professional or political contexts, it suggests a more aggressive or predatory form of pressure.
Meanings
The act of repeatedly pestering or harassing someone to get them to do something.
The constant badgering from the press eventually forced the politician to resign.
Characterized by persistent pestering or harassment.
Examples
Stop badgering me about the report and let me finish it
The constant badgering from his siblings finally made him snap
Why are you badgering me to go to the party when I already said no
She felt exhausted by the relentless badgering of the press
Please stop badgering the teacher for extra credit
He is just badgering me because he knows I cannot say no
The detective continued his badgering line of questioning until the suspect cracked