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Niggle

ˈnɪɡl

Niggle definitions

verb

Inflections:

niggle niggled niggles niggling

cause slight but persistent annoyance, discomfort, or anxiety

"Doreen wanted to discuss matters that niggled at her mind"

Synonyms:
irritate annoy worry trouble bother provoke exasperate upset gall irk rankle with
- criticize or annoy (someone) in a petty way
  
  "people niggling me for doing too much work"

noun

Inflections:

niggle niggles

a trivial criticism, discomfort, or annoyance

"it is an excellent book except for my few niggles"

Synonyms:
minor criticism quibble trivial objection trivial complaint adverse comment moan grumble grouse cavil