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carp

verb
/kɑːrp/

Meaning

to complain or find fault continually, often about trivial matters

Example Sentences

She tends to carp about the smallest inconveniences.

Synonyms

complain, whine, criticize, nag, grumble

Antonyms

praise, compliment, approve

Collocations

carp about, constantly carp, carp at details

Related Vocabularies

to state something confidently and forcefully; to defend one's rights
Make (suffering, deficiency, or a problem) less severe.
to weaken or damage something, especially a function or ability
to stay in expectation; to delay action until something happens
to severely damage or mutilate something, often by tearing or crushing
to go away from a place or situation

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