Grate and Niggle

Grate

Grate verb - To disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts.

Niggle and grate are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Niggle" instead a verb "Grate".

Nearby Words: grating, grated, grater

Niggle

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

Grate and niggle are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Grate" instead a verb "Niggle".
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