Demur and Nitpick

Demur

Demur verb - To present an opposing opinion or argument.

Nitpick and demur are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Nitpick" instead a verb "Demur".

Nearby Words: demure, demurred, demurring

Nitpick

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

Demur and nitpick are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Demur" instead a verb "Nitpick".
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