What is the meaning of nag?

noun

Someone (especially a woman) who annoys people by constantly finding fault.
- synonyms: scold, scolder, nagger, common scold
An old or over-worked horse.
- synonyms: hack, jade, plug

verb

Bother persistently with trivial complaints.
- usage: "She nags her husband all day long"
- synonyms: peck, hen-peck
Worry persistently.
- usage: "nagging concerns and doubts"
Remind or urge constantly.
- usage: "she nagged to take a vacation"

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