Exception and Niggle

Exception

Exception noun - A feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent.
Usage example: I take strong exception to your assessment of his singing ability

Niggle and exception are semantically related. (British) In some cases you can use "Niggle" instead a noun "Exception".

Niggle

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

Exception and niggle are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Exception" instead a noun "Niggle".

How words are described

special special exception special niggle
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