The dog nipped at me.
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Nipped
Synonyms for "nipped" (49 found)
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"I nipped your national pride, I see." "You must have nipped it a long time ago, I can't even remember it."
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Had I but seen it coming, I should have nipped this revolting development in the bud.
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The discussion was nipped in the bud.
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