noun

A heavily built omnivorous nocturnal mammal of the weasel family, typically having a grey and black coat.

They do, however, both belong to the same Mustelidae family which also encompasses badgers, skunks and otters, and that’s close enough for us.

verb

Repeatedly ask (someone) to do something; pester.

Tom had finally badgered her into going

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