badgered

[US]/[ˈbædʒərd]/
[UK]/[ˈbædʒərd]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.To bother someone repeatedly and persistently.; To pester or harass someone.; To importune someone to do something.

Phrases & Collocations

badgered him

badgering emails

badgered me

being badgered

badgered persistently

badgered relentlessly

badgered about

badgered constantly

badgered severely

badgered repeatedly

Example Sentences

he was badgered relentlessly by the salespeople to buy a new car.

don't badger me about the money; i'll pay you back soon.

the children were badgered into sharing their toys with the younger ones.

she badgered him for hours about his past mistakes.

we were badgered by the press for a statement on the issue.

stop badgering me! i need some time to think.

the lawyer badgered the witness during the cross-examination.

i don't want to be badgered into making a decision i'll regret.

the constant phone calls badgered her into changing her mind.

he badgered his colleagues to support his proposal.

the manager badgered the team to meet the deadline.

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