Drivel and Foolishness

Drivel

Drivel noun - Language, behavior, or ideas that are absurd and contrary to good sense.
Usage example: that critic's reviews are nothing but self-important drivel

Foolishness and drivel are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Foolishness" instead a noun "Drivel".

Nearby Words: driveling, driveller

Foolishness

Foolishness noun - Language, behavior, or ideas that are absurd and contrary to good sense.
Usage example: couldn't listen to another second of their foolishness, so I told them to be quiet

Drivel and foolishness are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Drivel" instead a noun "Foolishness".

Nearby Words: fool, foolish, foolishly
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