Badgering (Noun)
Meaning
The act of harassing someone.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The politician's constant badgering of the witness during the hearing was seen as unprofessional and aggressive.
- Her ex-boyfriend's badgering was taking a toll on her mental health, and she eventually had to block his number.
- The customer service representative was subjected to badgering from an irate customer who refused to calm down.
- The badgering from her boss was making it difficult for her to focus on her work and meet her deadlines.
- The police officer's badgering of the suspect during the interrogation was criticized by the judge as coercive and unjust.