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kibitz

[kib-its] / ˈkɪb ɪts /
NOUN
counsel
Synonyms
STRONG
admonition advice advisement caution consideration consultation deliberation direction forethought information instruction recommendation steer suggestion tip tip-off warning
WEAK
two cents' worth word to the wise
Antonyms
STRONG
heedlessness ignorance neglect negligence thoughtlessness
VERB
advise
Synonyms
STRONGEST
admonish caution charge commend direct encourage instruct point out prepare recommend suggest urge warn
STRONG
advocate counsel dissuade enjoin exhort forewarn guide move opine preach prescribe prompt steer tout update
WEAK
give a pointer give a tip level with put bug in ear put in two cents
Antonyms
STRONGEST
disapprove discourage dissuade neglect
STRONG
stop
WEAK
betray deceive delude fool keep mum keep quiet keep secret lie pretend trick
VERB
counsel
Synonyms
STRONG
admonish advise advocate caution charge confab direct enjoin exhort guide huddle inform instruct order prescribe prompt recommend reprehend steer suggest teach tip tout urge warn
WEAK
give pointer give two cents keep posted put bug in ear put heads together put on to show the ropes tip off wise one up
Antonyms
STRONG
approve conceal discourage dissuade hide learn misguide mislead neglect prevent
VERB
interlope
Synonyms
STRONG
advance encroach encumber hinder impede impose infringe inquire interfere interpose intrude invade molest obtrude pry snoop tamper trespass
WEAK
abuse rights barge in break in on busybody butt in chime in come uninvited crash the gates dabble in fool with horn in intermeddle mess around mix in push in put two cents in sidewalk-superintend stick nose in worm in
Antonyms
STRONG
aid assist facilitate forward help leave alone retreat withdraw yield
VERB
meddle
Synonyms
STRONGEST
hinder impede impose infringe intrude tamper
STRONG
advance encroach encumber inquire interlope interpose invade molest obtrude pry snoop trespass
WEAK
abuse rights barge in break in on busybody butt in chime in come uninvited crash the gates dabble in fool with horn in intermeddle mess around mix in push in put two cents in sidewalk-superintend stick nose in worm in
Antonyms
STRONGEST
aid assist facilitate forward help leave alone
STRONG
retreat yield
WEAK
avoid dodge ignore stay out of
VERB
play
Synonyms
STRONGEST
dance
STRONG
caper carouse cavort clown dally disport divert frisk frolic gambol joke jump recreate rejoice revel romp skip sport toy trifle
WEAK
amuse oneself be life of party carry on cut capers cut up entertain oneself fool around go on a spree horse around idle away kick up heels let go let loose let one's hair down make merry mess around show off
Antonyms
STRONG
be sad
WEAK
work
VERB
propose
Synonyms
STRONGEST
ask come up with introduce nominate offer recommend request submit urge
STRONG
adduce advance advise affirm assert broach contend counsel invite name pose prefer press proffer proposition propound solicit state tender volunteer
WEAK
hit on hold out lay before lay on the line make a motion make a pitch move for propone put forward put to put up set forth speak one's piece spitball
Antonyms
STRONGEST
answer discourage dissuade ignore reply
STRONG
deny reject retreat take back
WEAK
condemn disbelieve oppose refuse repulse
VERB
propound
Synonyms
STRONGEST
broach proffer set forth
STRONG
adduce advance advise affirm ask assert contend counsel introduce invite name nominate offer pose prefer press proposition recommend request solicit state submit suggest tender urge volunteer
WEAK
come up with hit on hold out lay before lay on the line make a motion make a pitch move for propone put forward put to put up speak one's piece spitball
Antonyms
STRONG
answer deny disapprove discourage dissuade ignore refuse reject reply retreat take back tell withdraw withhold
VERB
trespass
Synonyms
STRONGEST
encroach intrude invade misbehave overstep poach violate
STRONG
crash deviate displease entrench err interlope lapse meddle obtrude penetrate poke sin transgress wrong
WEAK
butt in chisel in crash the gates do wrong by horn in mix in muscle in nose in stick nose in
Antonyms
STRONGEST
keep off leave alone obey
STRONG
behave
WEAK
retreat

Example Sentences

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“Mrs. Thomas’s text messages are embarrassing but amount to an outsider kibitzing and commiserating with the White House chief of staff,” said the Friday editorial.

From Washington Times

The office watercooler as a kibitzing point is gone, at least for now.

From Washington Times

Watching the body-cam footage again, he noticed how many cops were standing around, kibitzing with the rioters.

From Salon

It has been popular and passe, but it has always been there, known more for its caricatures than its cuisine, drawing a mix of industry insiders and theater-loving visitors to eat, drink, kibitz and commiserate.

From Seattle Times

While she has, at times, been lonely and is looking forward to kibitzing with colleagues and students, she doesn’t want life to return to its previous grind.

From New York Times

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.