chivvied

Urged to move

Chivvied is the past tense of chivvy, meaning to nag, pester, or urge someone repeatedly to do something: She chivvied the children into finishing their homework.

The word suggests persistent prodding rather than harsh commands—more annoying than threatening.

Primarily British usage.

nag

pester

Annoy with persistence

hassle · needle · henpeck · carp · nag · remind · pursue · follow up · press · chase

pressure

urge

Strong inner drive

  • coaxPersuade by gentle urging
  • prodJab to spur action
  • goadIncite to action

spur · push · prompt · cajole · persuade · exhort · press · encourage · impel · prevail upon

hurry

rush

Quick sudden movement

  • hastenTo accelerate or rush
  • hustleEnergetic, aggressive action
  • bustleEnergetic noisy activity

scurry · prod · shepherd · usher · harry · bundle · shoo · move along · speed up · sweep along

Opposites
pressure and urgency

chivviedleft alone

Not interfered with

soothed · calmed · unhurried · unpressured · placated

action vs. inaction

chivviedleft alone

Not interfered with

ignored · neglected · abandoned · unbothered

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