Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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niggle | No | No | Yes | No |
debate | Yes | No | Yes | No |
niggle (noun) | debate (noun) |
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the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote) | |
a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal |
niggle (verb) | debate (verb) |
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argue over petty things | argue with one another |
worry unnecessarily or excessively | discuss the pros and cons of an issue |
have an argument about something | |
think about carefully; weigh |