NICKED (AT) Synonyms: 80 Similar and Opposite Words

nicked (at)

verb

past tense of nick (at)

as in sniped (at)

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complained

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Irvine's sister, aunts and cousins attended Romero's court hearing in New York City Thursday and complained to reporters that the former police officer was allegedly receiving special treatment.

— ABC News, ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026
Prior Justice Department inspectors general have long complained about the limitations to their authority to investigate certain types of attorney misconduct.

— Sarah N. Lynch, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026

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