Commend and Niggle

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Commend verb - To put (something) into the possession or safekeeping of another.

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Niggle is an antonym for commend.

Niggle verb - To make often peevish criticisms or objections about matters that are minor, unimportant, or irrelevant.

Usage example: you know it drives me crazy when you niggle like that

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Commend is an antonym for niggle.

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