niggle (out)

verb

Definition of niggle (out)next
as in to deprive (of)

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for niggle (out)
  1. stint
  2. pinch
  3. deny
  4. refuse
  5. reject
Verb
  • The documentary also doesn’t stint on the lows in Vandross’ life.
    Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 26 Nov. 2024
  • Jackson Holliday began his second Orioles stint with a home run in the fifth inning of Wednesday’s 10-4 win over the Toronto Blue Jays, a 439-footer that accounted for his first in the big leagues, first grand slam and first placard on Eutaw Street all behind one swing.
    Sam Cohn, Baltimore Sun, 31 July 2024
Definition of stint
Verb
  • Cybertruck owners can also now pinch and zoom to increase the size of the rear video feed.
    Tyler Hayes, PCMAG, 2 Dec. 2024
  • Look for discounts on dessert Dessert might pinch your wallet the most this year.
    John Towfighi, CNN, 24 Nov. 2024
Definition of pinch
Verb
  • Donald Trump's second inauguration will be a triumphant return for a former president many believed to be permanently barred from Washington four years ago after denying his 2020 election loss.
    Phillip M. Bailey, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
  • In a statement provided to Fox News Digital, Diddy's reps once again denied the allegations.
    Lauryn Overhultz, Fox News, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of deny
Verb
  • The most memorable productions may have involved classics of one kind or another, but these works were reborn in stagings that refused to play it safe.
    Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
  • China has labeled Lai a separatist and refuses to engage in dialogue with him, further increasing hostilities.
    Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of refuse
Verb
  • Arredondo attempted to have all 10 charges against him dismissed, but Judge Sid Harle rejected his motion and set a trial date for Oct. 20, 2025.
    Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 19 Dec. 2024
  • His presidency rejected the doctrines of Reaganomics, insisting instead that government could, and should, invest in its people.
    Lenwood V. Long, Sr., Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of reject
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niggled (out)

niggle (out)

niggler

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“Niggle (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/niggle%20%28out%29. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.

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