🤔niggle

verb
/ˈnɪɡəl/

Meaning

to cause slight but persistent annoyance, discomfort, or worry

Example Sentences

A small doubt niggled at her mind.

Example Expressions

niggling doubt

Synonyms

annoy, irritate, bother, vex

Antonyms

please, satisfy

Collocations

niggling doubt, niggling pain, niggle about, constant niggle

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