badgered
ˈbædʒərd
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Definition of badgered - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

harassmentpersistently harassed or pestered
  • She felt badgered by her boss's constant demands.
  • He felt badgered by the endless phone calls.
  • The students were badgered by the teacher's constant questions.
harassed pestered tormented
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Origin of badgered

English, badger (to harass) + -ed (past tense)

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  1. French:harcelé, ...
  2. German:belästigt, ...
  3. Italian:tormentata, ...
  4. Spanish:acosada, ...
  5. Portuguese:importunada, ...
  6. Chinese:被骚扰的, ...
  7. Japanese:悩まされた, ...
  8. Arabic:مضايق, ...
  9. Hebrew:מוּטְרָד, ...
  10. Russian:затравленная, ...
  11. Ukrainian:переслідувана, ...
  12. Hindi:तंग, ...
badger
ˈbædʒə

Definition of badger - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
animalsmall nocturnal burrowing mammal native to Europe and Asia
  • The badger dug a new burrow near the forest edge..
2.
toolsTECH.UKbrush made from coarse animal hair used for paintingTECH.UK
  • She used a badger to apply the paint.
shaving brush
3.
identityRareUSperson from WisconsinRareUS
  • He is a proud badger from Milwaukee.

Verb

tr.
annoy repeatedlybother someone again and again with requests or demands
  • He badgered her until she agreed.
harass nag pester
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Images of badger

  • badger: small nocturnal burrowing mammal native to Europe and Asia
    small nocturnal burrowing mammal native to Europe and Asia
  • badger: brush made from coarse animal hair used for painting
    brush made from coarse animal hair used for painting

Expressions with badger

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persistently annoy someone until they do something
She badgered him into doing the chores.
ask someone many questions persistently
The journalist badgered the politician with questions about the scandal.
having grey hair or fur
His beard was grey as a badger.
having gray hair or fur
The old man was gray as a badger.
badger-like animal native to Africa and Asia
The honey badger is known for its toughness.
small nocturnal mammal from Asia, resembling both ferrets and badgers
The ferret badger is known for its distinctive white markings on its face..

Origin of badger

French, blaireau (badger)

Examples of badger in a sentence

  • We spotted a badger near the campsite.
  • He cleaned the razor with a badger.
  • The barber preferred a badger for lathering.
  • The badger cheered for the Packers at the game.
  • Every badger knows the best cheese comes from Wisconsin.
  • Don't badger me for a loan.

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  1. French:blaireau, harceler, ...
  2. German:Dachs, bedrängen, ...
  3. Italian:tasso, tormentare, ...
  4. Spanish:tejón, acosar, ...
  5. Portuguese:texugo, importunar, ...
  6. Chinese:獾, 纠缠, ...
  7. Japanese:アナグマ, しつこくせがむ, ...
  8. Arabic:غُرَير, أَلَحَّ عَلَيْهِ, ...
  9. Hebrew:גִּירִית, לְהָצִיק, ...
  10. Russian:барсук, донимать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:борсук, надокучати, ...
  12. Hindi:बिज्जू, बार-बार तंग करना, ...
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