dither vs niggle
niggle vs ditherdither is a noun but niggle is not a noun.
dither and niggle both are verbs.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| dither | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| niggle | No | No | Yes | No |
As verbs,
niggle is a hypernym of
dither; that is, niggle is a
word with a broader meaning than dither:
- dither: make a fuss; be agitated
- niggle: worry unnecessarily or excessively
| dither (noun) | niggle (noun) |
|---|---|
| an excited state of agitation |
| dither (verb) | niggle (verb) |
|---|---|
| make a fuss; be agitated | argue over petty things |
| act nervously; be undecided; be uncertain | worry unnecessarily or excessively |
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