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nagen — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • gnaw verb To bite or chew persistently on something tough.
  • nag verb To repeatedly pester or criticize someone about something, in an annoying way.

Senses

nagen is used for these senses in English:

  • gnaw (ambitransitive) To bite something persistently, especially something tough.
  • gnaw (intransitive) To produce excessive anxiety or worry.
  • nag To bother with persistent thoughts or memories.

gnaw — full definition

  1. verb To bite or chew persistently on something tough.
  2. verb To cause ongoing worry or discomfort.

nag — full definition

  1. verb To repeatedly pester or criticize someone about something, in an annoying way.
  2. verb To trouble someone persistently, as a worry or doubt does.
  3. noun An old or worn-out horse.
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