Niggle and Question

Niggle

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

Question and niggle are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Question" instead the word "Niggle" as a noun or a verb.

Question

Question noun - A feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent.
Usage example: that these measurements are accurate is beyond question

Niggle and question are semantically related. (British) Sometimes you can use "Niggle" instead the word "Question" as a noun or a verb.

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