All kibitzing synonyms
kibΒ·itz
K k verb kibitzing
- infringe β to commit a breach or infraction of; violate or transgress: to infringe a copyright; to infringe a rule.
- intervene β to come between disputing people, groups, etc.; intercede; mediate.
- offer β to present for acceptance or rejection; proffer: He offered me a cigarette.
- nominate β to propose (someone) for appointment or election to an office.
- request β the act of asking for something to be given or done, especially as a favor or courtesy; solicitation or petition: At his request, they left.
- introduce β to present (a person) to another so as to make acquainted.
- come up with β If you come up with a plan or idea, you think of it and suggest it.
- submit β to give over or yield to the power or authority of another (often used reflexively).
- ask β If you ask someone something, you say something to them in the form of a question because you want to know the answer.
- violate β to break, infringe, or transgress (a law, rule, agreement, promise, instructions, etc.).
- poach β to trespass, especially on another's game preserve, in order to steal animals or to hunt.
- overstep β to go beyond; exceed: to overstep one's authority.
- misbehave β to behave badly or improperly: The children misbehaved during our visit.
- urge β to push or force along; impel with force or vigor: to urge the cause along.
- charge β If you charge someone an amount of money, you ask them to pay that amount for something that you have sold to them or done for them.
- prepare β to put in proper condition or readiness: to prepare a patient for surgery.
- suggest β to mention or introduce (an idea, proposition, plan, etc.) for consideration or possible action: The architect suggested that the building be restored.
- commend β If you commend someone or something, you praise them formally.
- direct β to manage or guide by advice, helpful information, instruction, etc.: He directed the company through a difficult time.
- warn β to give notice, advice, or intimation to (a person, group, etc.) of danger, impending evil, possible harm, or anything else unfavorable: They warned him of a plot against him. She was warned that her life was in danger.
- admonish β If you admonish someone, you tell them very seriously that they have done something wrong.
- instruct β to furnish with knowledge, especially by a systematic method; teach; train; educate.
- caution β Caution is great care which you take in order to avoid possible danger.
- recommend β to present as worthy of confidence, acceptance, use, etc.; commend; mention favorably: to recommend an applicant for a job; to recommend a book.
- point out β a sharp or tapering end, as of a dagger.
- hinder β to cause delay, interruption, or difficulty in; hamper; impede: The storm hindered our progress.
- intrude β to thrust or bring in without invitation, permission, or welcome.
- tamper β to meddle, especially for the purpose of altering, damaging, or misusing (usually followed by with): Someone has been tampering with the lock.
- impose β to lay on or set as something to be borne, endured, obeyed, fulfilled, paid, etc.: to impose taxes.
- infringe β to commit a breach or infraction of; violate or transgress: to infringe a copyright; to infringe a rule.
- impede β to retard in movement or progress by means of obstacles or hindrances; obstruct; hinder.
- dance β If you dance a particular kind of dance, you do it or perform it.
- carouse β If you say that people are carousing, you mean that they are behaving very noisily and drinking a lot of alcohol as they enjoy themselves.
- frisk β to dance, leap, skip, or gambol; frolic: The dogs and children frisked about on the lawn.
- joke β something said or done to provoke laughter or cause amusement, as a witticism, a short and amusing anecdote, or a prankish act: He tells very funny jokes. She played a joke on him.
- clown β A clown is a performer in a circus who wears funny clothes and bright make-up, and does silly things in order to make people laugh.
- jump β to spring clear of the ground or other support by a sudden muscular effort; leap: to jump into the air; to jump out a window.
- revel β to take great pleasure or delight (usually followed by in): to revel in luxury.
- sport β an athletic activity requiring skill or physical prowess and often of a competitive nature, as racing, baseball, tennis, golf, bowling, wrestling, boxing, hunting, fishing, etc.
- dally β If you dally, you act or move very slowly, wasting time.
- skip β to move in a light, springy manner by bounding forward with alternate hops on each foot.
- divert β to turn aside or from a path or course; deflect.
- frolic β merry play; merriment; gaiety; fun.
- gambol β to skip about, as in dancing or playing; frolic.
- contend β If you have to contend with a problem or difficulty, you have to deal with it or overcome it.
- invite β to request the presence or participation of in a kindly, courteous, or complimentary way, especially to request to come or go to some place, gathering, entertainment, etc., or to do something: to invite friends to dinner.
adj kibitzing
- pushy β obnoxiously forward or self-assertive.
- nosy β unduly curious about the affairs of others; prying; meddlesome.
- intrusive β tending or apt to intrude; coming without invitation or welcome: intrusive memories of a lost love.
- meddling β to involve oneself in a matter without right or invitation; interfere officiously and unwantedly: Stop meddling in my personal life!