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fuss(worry, criticize, cavil, nitpick)
11
quibble(noun, support, raise, dispute)
9
cavil(support, raise, doubt, objection)
8
carp(support, raise, criticize, dispute)
8
nag(noun, criticize, annoy, provoke)
6
find fault(expression, idiom, criticize, cavil)
6
fret(worry, annoy, provoke, irritate)
6
pettifog(support, raise, quibble)
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bicker
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complain(criticize, cavil, nitpick)
5
criticize(dispute, shift, quibble, cavil)
4
brabble
4
grouse(criticize, cavil, nitpick)
4
hassle(dispute, annoy, provoke, irritate)
4
knock
4
pester(annoy, irritate, needle, nettle)
3
carp at(expression, phrasal verb)
3
moan(criticize, cavil, nitpick)
3
nitpick(support, raise, criticize, dispute)
2
annoy(trouble, provoke, irritate, aggravate)
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