11
fuss(verb, worry, criticize, cavil, nitpick)
11
quibble(noun, verb, support, raise, dispute)
9
cavil(verb, support, raise, doubt, objection)
8
carp(verb, support, raise, criticize, dispute)
8
nag(noun, verb, criticize, annoy, provoke)
6
find fault(verb, expression, idiom, criticize, cavil)
6
fret(verb, worry, annoy, provoke, irritate)
6
pettifog(verb, support, raise, quibble)
5
bicker
5
complain(verb, criticize, cavil, nitpick)
5
criticize(verb, dispute, shift, quibble, cavil)
5
squabble
4
brabble
4
grouse(verb, criticize, cavil, nitpick)
4
hassle(verb, dispute, annoy, provoke, irritate)
4
knock
4
pester(verb, annoy, irritate, needle, nettle)
3
carp at(verb, expression, phrasal verb)
3
moan(verb, criticize, cavil, nitpick)
3
nitpick(verb, support, raise, criticize, dispute)
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