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niggle

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of niggle

to make often peevish criticisms or objections about matters that are minor, unimportant, or irrelevant

you know it drives me crazy when you niggle like that

Synonyms of niggle

carp, cavil, fuss, nitpick, quibble

Words Related to niggle

criticize, fault

beef, bellyache, bitch, complain, crab, croak, gripe, grouse, growl, grumble, kick, kvetch, moan, squawk, squeal, wail, whimper, whine, yammer, yawp (or yaup), yowl

Phrases Synonymous with niggle

Near Antonyms of niggle

applaud, commend, compliment, praise, recommend

approve, back, champion, endorse (also indorse), support

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