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nitpick
nit·pick N0115400 (nĭt′pĭk′)v. nit·picked, nit·pick·ing, nit·picks v.intr. To be concerned with or find fault with insignificant details. See Synonyms at quibble.v.tr. To criticize or find fault with (someone or something) in a petty way.
nit′pick′er n.nit′pick` or nit′-pick`,
v.i. 1. to be critical of inconsequential details; niggle. v.t. 2. to criticize by focusing on minute details. [1965–70] nit′pick`er, n. Thesaurus| Verb | 1. | nitpick - be overly critical; criticize minor detailscriticise, criticize, pick apart, knock - find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws; "The paper criticized the new movie"; "Don't knock the food--it's free" |
nitpickverbTo raise unnecessary or trivial objections:carp, cavil, niggle, pettifog, quibble.Idiom: pick to pieces.TranslationsIdiomsSeenitpickernitpick
Synonyms for nitpickverb to raise unnecessary or trivial objectionsSynonyms- carp
- cavil
- niggle
- pettifog
- quibble
Words related to nitpickverb be overly criticalRelated Words- criticise
- criticize
- pick apart
- knock
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