nitpicks
The word “nitpicks” has 2 syllables: nit-picks
It's pronounced as /ˈnɪtˌpɪks/
What is synonym and antonym for nitpicks?
In the thesaurus, “nitpicks” has 32 synonyms and 11 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for nitpicks along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for nitpicks
- beefs
- bellyaches
- bitches
- carps
- cavils
- complains
- crabs
- criticizes
- croaks
- faults
- fusses
- gripes
- grouses
- growls
- grumbles
- kicks
- kvetches
- moans
- murmurs
- mutters
- niggles
- quibbles
- splits hairs
- squawks
- squeals
- wails
- whimpers
- whines
- yammers
- yaups
- yawps
- yowls
Antonyms for nitpicks
- applauds
- approves
- backs
- champions
- commends
- compliments
- endorses
- indorses
- praises
- recommends
- supports
Meanings of nitpicks
- verb
- To correct minutiae or find fault in unimportant details.
- To pick nits (lice eggs) from someone’s hair.
Example Sentences
- He always nitpicks the smallest details in every project.
- The reviewer nitpicks every scene instead of enjoying the film.
- She nitpicks grammar mistakes even in casual texts.
- The editor nitpicks until the article meets exact standards.
- He nitpicks too much, which can slow down progress.
On this page you'll find 43 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to nitpicks, such as: applauds, approves, backs, beefs, bellyaches, bitches, carps.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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- kicks
- kvetches
- laments
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- misereres
- mixes it up
- moans
- murmurs
- mutters
- niggles
- nitpicks
- objections
- objects
- plaints
- protests
- quarrels
- remonstrances
- rows
- scraps
- spats
- splits hairs
- squabbles
- squawks
- squeals
- stinks
- tangles
- tiffs
- wails
- whimpers
- whines
- whinges
- wrangles
- yammers
- yaups
- yawps
- yowls
falls out
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- brawls
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- cavils
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