NIGGLE Synonyms
There are 5 hypernyms of the word niggle. (close relations)
Best Alternatives
| Word | Save | More Find | Usage | Type | ||
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| bicker | verbv | |||||
noun • a quarrel about petty points verb • argue over petty things | ||||||
| fret | verbv | |||||
noun • agitation resulting from active worry • a spot that has been worn away by abrasion or erosion • an ornamental pattern consisting of repeated vertical and horizontal lines (often in relief) • a small bar of metal across the fingerboard of a musical instrument; when the string is stopped by a finger at the metal bar it will produce a note of the desired pitch verb • worry unnecessarily or excessively • be agitated or irritated • provide (a musical instrument) with frets • become or make sore by or as if by rubbing • cause annoyance in • gnaw into; make resentful or angry • carve a pattern into • decorate with an interlaced design • be too tight; rub or press • cause friction • remove soil or rock • wear away or erode | ||||||
| quibble | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • an evasion of the point of an argument by raising irrelevant distinctions or objections verb • evade the truth of a point or question by raising irrelevant objections • argue over petty things | ||||||
| bellyache | nounn | |||||
noun • an ache localized in the stomach or abdominal region verb • complain | ||||||
| bother | verbv | |||||
noun • an angry disturbance • something or someone that causes trouble; a source of unhappiness verb • take the trouble to do something; concern oneself • cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations • to cause inconvenience or discomfort to • intrude or enter uninvited • make nervous or agitated • make confused or perplexed or puzzled | ||||||
| carp | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the lean flesh of a fish that is often farmed; can be baked or braised • any of various freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae verb • raise trivial objections | ||||||
| complain | verbv | |||||
verb • express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness • make a formal accusation; bring a formal charge | ||||||
| criticize | verbv | |||||
verb • find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws • act as a critic | ||||||
| grumble | verbv | |||||
noun • a loud low dull continuous noise • a complaint uttered in a low and indistinct tone verb • show one's unhappiness or critical attitude • make complaining remarks or noises under one's breath • to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds • make a low noise | ||||||
| nitpick | verbv | |||||
verb • be overly critical; criticize minor details | ||||||
| whine | verbv | |||||
noun • a complaint uttered in a plaintive whining way verb • move with a whining sound • talk in a tearful manner • make a high-pitched, screeching noise • complain whiningly | ||||||
| brabble | verb, nounv, n | |||||
verb • argue over petty things | ||||||
| fuss | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • an excited state of agitation • an angry disturbance • a quarrel about petty points • a rapid active commotion verb • worry unnecessarily or excessively • care for like a mother | ||||||
| pettifog | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
verb • argue over petty things | ||||||
| squabble | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a quarrel about petty points verb • argue over petty things | ||||||
