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needling Definition and Meaning in English (needling definition)

noun
Synonyms:teasingprovokingbadgering
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Needling definition: The act of persistently provoking or annoying someone with teasing or criticism.

Definitions of Needling

  1. 1noun

    The act of persistently provoking or annoying someone with teasing or criticism.

Example Sentences

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“His constant needling finally got under her skin.”

casual

“She ignored his needling comments.”

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past tenseneedled
nounneedle
pluralneedles
agent nounneedler

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