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
  • One thing to note: Parts can pinch your fingers during assembly, so be cautious or wear gloves.
    Camryn Rabideau, People.com, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Use your hands to move the cursor around and pinch your index finger and thumb to select.
    Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of pinch
Verb
  • Addressing reports that a bird strike was the cause of the crash, Jeju Air CEO Kim E-bae neither confirmed nor denied it.
    Yeo Boon Ping, CNBC, 30 Dec. 2024
  • Michael LeBron wanted to rent a billboard in an Amtrak station, was denied, and ended up suing Amtrak over First Amendment rights.
    Peter Greene, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of deny
Verb
  • During this year's presidential race, Trump refused to release his full medical records, in contrast to Vice President Kamala Harris.
    Gord Magill, Newsweek, 21 Dec. 2024
  • Since then, Amazon has refused to recognize us and negotiate a contract.
    Rubie Mosqueda, TIME, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of refuse
Verb
  • Already, staffing at the SSA is at a 50-year low, as House Republicans rejected increasing funding for the agency in the continuing resolution passed in September.
    Marley Jay, NBC News, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Government shutdown:Donald Trump rejects bipartisan plan to avoid a government shutdown, sets up debt ceiling battle When is the government shutdown deadline?
    Fernando Cervantes Jr., USA TODAY, 19 Dec. 2024
Definition of reject
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niggled (out)

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“Niggle (out).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/niggle%20%28out%29. Accessed 6 Jan. 2025.

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