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Synonyms of nag

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Another word for nag is dobbin. Other synonyms of nag are jade.

Synonyms and similar words for nag

nounAn old, useless horse.

  • dobbinAn old jaded horse.
  • hack
  • jadeA horse too old to be put to work.
  • plugA worthless horse.
  • aver Scotland, archaicAn old, useless horse; a nag.

verbTo repeatedly remind or complain to (someone) in an annoying way, often about insignificant or...

  • rideTo nag or criticize; to annoy (someone).
  • sit on

verbTo bother with persistent thoughts or memories.

  • hauntTo make uneasy, restless.

verbTo bother or disturb persistently in any way.

nounSomeone or something that nags.

Meaning of nag

  1. noun A small horse; a pony.
  2. noun An old, useless horse.
  3. noun A paramour.

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Questions about synonyms of nag

What is another word for nag?
Nag has 10 synonyms on Word.ws, such as dobbin and jade.
What does nag mean?
Nag means a small horse; a pony.

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