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Synonyms for “niggle”

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niggle

verb

= bother, concern, worry, trouble, disturb, rankle • I realise now that the things which used to niggle me didn't really matter.
= criticize, provoke, annoy, plague, irritate, hassle (informal), badger, find fault with, nag at, cavil, be on your back (slang) • I don't react any more when opponents try to niggle me.

noun

= complaint, moan, grievance, grumble, beef (slang), bitch (slang), lament, grouse, gripe (informal), grouch (informal) • The life we have built together is far more important than any minor niggle either of us might have.

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