kibitz
The word “kibitz” has 2 syllables: kib-itz.
It's pronounced as /ˈkɪbɪts/.
What is synonym and antonym for kibitz?
In the thesaurus, “kibitz” has 41 synonyms and 15 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for kibitz along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for kibitz
- admonish
- ask
- broach
- caution
- charge
- chat
- come up with
- commend
- converse
- dance
- direct
- encourage
- encroach
- gab
- hinder
- impede
- impose
- infringe
- instruct
- introduce
- intrude
- invade
- misbehave
- nominate
- offer
- overstep
- poach
- point out
- prepare
- proffer
- recommend
- request
- set forth
- submit
- suggest
- talk
- tamper
- urge
- violate
- warn
Antonyms for kibitz
- aid
- answer
- assist
- disapprove
- discourage
- dissuade
- facilitate
- forward
- help
- ignore
- keep off
- leave alone
- neglect
- obey
- reply
Meanings of kibitz
- verb
- To make small talk or idle chatter.
- To give unsolicited or unwanted advice or make unhelpful or idle comments, especially to someone playing a game.
- To watch a card or board game.
Example Sentences
- Kibitz with your opponents to distract them during the game.
- It's common for friends to kibitz and joke around while playing cards.
- During the cooking competition, the judges would often kibitz with the contestants.
- Grandma loves to kibitz from the kitchen while we play board games in the living room.
- Despite being a serious match, the audience couldn't help but kibitz and cheer on their favorite players.
On this page you'll find 56 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to kibitz, such as: admonish, aid, answer, ask, assist, broach, caution.
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