badger

noun

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There are 2 syllables in the word badger.

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Definition of badger:

badger (noun):: any of various burrowing mammals (especially taxidea taxus and meles meles) of the weasel family that are widely distributed in the northern hemisphere

Synonyms for badger:

anger

annoy

bait

ballyrag

bedevil

beleaguer

bother

bug

bullyrag

crucify

devil

dun

egg

frustrate

goad

harass

harry

hassle

heckle

hound

incite

insist

irritate

nag

pester

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Antonyms for badger:

activate

agree

aid

ameliorate

answer

appease

approve

arrange

assist

assuage

assure

be careful

block

bore

bring comfort to

build

buoy up

calm

calm down

charm

check

cheer

cheer up

clarify

clear up

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