needling

Verb

To provoke or annoy someone, especially by continual criticism or questioning.

ریشه

Derived from the noun 'needle', with the verb-forming suffix '-ing'. Originally used to describe the action of sewing with a needle.

مثال

• He kept needling her about her past mistakes.
• She was needling him about his constant tardiness.
• The opposition party was needling the government over its failed policies.

ترکیب‌های رایج

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