| Rode |
| Fussed |
| Bugged |
| Hounded |
| Scolded |
| Kvetched |
| Pestered |
| Badgered |
| Henpecked |
| Rode hard |
| Found fault |
| Was shrewish |
| Ate away (at) |
| Acted shrewish |
| Played the shrew |
| Annoyed constantly |
| Scolded repeatedly |
| Acted like Xanthippe |
| Pestered, and then some |
| Complained and complained |
| Wearied with whining words |