All kibitzing synonyms
kibΒ·itz
K k verb kibitzing
- affirm β If you affirm that something is true or that something exists, you state firmly and publicly that it is true or exists.
- pose β a movement in which the dancer steps, in any desired position, from one foot to the other with a straight knee onto the flat foot, demi-pointe, or pointe.
- prefer β to set or hold before or above other persons or things in estimation; like better; choose rather than: to prefer beef to chicken.
- broach β When you broach a subject, especially a sensitive one, you mention it in order to start a discussion on it.
- assert β If someone asserts a fact or belief, they state it firmly.
- tender β soft or delicate in substance; not hard or tough: a tender steak.
- state β the condition of a person or thing, as with respect to circumstances or attributes: a state of health.
- proposition β the act of offering or suggesting something to be considered, accepted, adopted, or done.
- propound β to put forward or offer for consideration, acceptance, or adoption; set forth; propose: to propound a theory.
- solicit β to seek for (something) by entreaty, earnest or respectful request, formal application, etc.: He solicited aid from the minister.
- proffer β to put before a person for acceptance; offer.
- press β to force into service, especially naval or military service; impress.
- volunteer β a person who voluntarily offers himself or herself for a service or undertaking.
- adduce β If you adduce something such as a fact or reason, you mention it in order to support an argument.
- name β a dictionary of given names that indicates whether a name is usually male, female, or unisex and often includes origins as well as meanings; for example, as by indicating that Evangeline, meaning βgood news,β comes from Greek. Used primarily as an aid in selecting a name for a baby, dictionaries of names may also include lists of famous people who have shared a name and information about its current popularity ranking.
- poke β to prod or push, especially with something narrow or pointed, as a finger, elbow, stick, etc.: to poke someone in the ribs.
- crash β A crash is an accident in which a moving vehicle hits something and is damaged or destroyed.
- displease β to incur the dissatisfaction, dislike, or disapproval of; offend; annoy: His reply displeased the judge.
- deviate β To deviate from something means to start doing something different or not planned, especially in a way that causes problems for others.
- lapse β an accidental or temporary decline or deviation from an expected or accepted condition or state; a temporary falling or slipping from a previous standard: a lapse of justice.
- meddle β to involve oneself in a matter without right or invitation; interfere officiously and unwantedly: Stop meddling in my personal life!
- wrong β not in accordance with what is morally right or good: a wrong deed.
- penetrate β to pierce or pass into or through: The bullet penetrated the wall. The fog lights penetrated the mist.
- sin β the 12th letter of the Arabic alphabet.
- transgress β to violate a law, command, moral code, etc.; offend; sin.
- interfere β to come into opposition, as one thing with another, especially with the effect of hampering action or procedure (often followed by with): Constant distractions interfere with work.
- counsel β Counsel is advice.
- advocate β If you advocate a particular action or plan, you recommend it publicly.
- prompt β done, performed, delivered, etc., at once or without delay: a prompt reply.
- prescribe β to lay down, in writing or otherwise, as a rule or a course of action to be followed; appoint, ordain, or enjoin.
- move β to pass from one place or position to another.
- update β to bring (a book, figures, or the like) up to date as by adding new information or making corrections: to update a science textbook.
- forewarn β to warn in advance.
- tout β to solicit business, employment, votes, or the like, importunately.
- dissuade β to deter by advice or persuasion; persuade not to do something (often followed by from): She dissuaded him from leaving home.
- opine β Hold and state as one's opinion.
- guide β to assist (a person) to travel through, or reach a destination in, an unfamiliar area, as by accompanying or giving directions to the person: He guided us through the forest.
- steer β to guide the course of (something in motion) by a rudder, helm, wheel, etc.: to steer a bicycle.
- preach β to proclaim or make known by sermon (the gospel, good tidings, etc.).
- kibitz β to act as a kibitzer.
- confab β A confab is an informal, private conversation.
- reprehend β to reprove or find fault with; rebuke; censure; blame.
- tip β Eugene (Gladstone) 1888β1953, U.S. playwright: Nobel prize 1936.
- advise β If you advise someone to do something, you tell them what you think they should do.
- teach β to impart knowledge of or skill in; give instruction in: She teaches mathematics. Synonyms: coach.
- huddle β to gather or crowd together in a close mass.
- order β an authoritative direction or instruction; command; mandate.
- inform β to give or impart knowledge of a fact or circumstance to: He informed them of his arrival.
- advance β To advance means to move forward, often in order to attack someone.
- snoop β to prowl or pry; go about in a sneaking, prying way.