Synonyms of the word dither


DITHERAGITATION - FLAP - FRET - FUSS - NIGGLE - POTHER - TIZZY

dither

  • n. The state of being undecided.
  • n. A form of noise which is intentionally applied to randomize errors which occur in the processing of both…
  • n. (computer graphics) The use of dot patterns to approximate colors not available in the palette.
  • v. (obsolete) To tremble, shake, or shiver with cold.
  • v. To be uncertain or unable to make a decision about doing something.
  • v. To do something nervously.
  • v. (computer graphics) To render an approximation of (an image, etc.) by using dot patterns to approximate…

agitation

  • n. The act of agitating, or the state of being agitated; the state of being moved with violence, or with…
  • n. A stirring up or arousing; disturbance of tranquillity; disturbance of mind which shows itself by physical…
  • n. Excitement of public feeling by discussion, appeals, etc.
  • n. Examination or consideration of a subject in controversy, or of a plan proposed for adoption; earnest…

flap

  • n. (obsolete) A blow or slap (especially to the face).
  • n. Anything broad and flexible that hangs loose, or that is attached by one side or end and is easily moved.
  • n. A hinged leaf.
  • n. A side fin of a ray - also termed a wing.
  • n. An upset, stir, scandal or controversy.
  • n. The motion of anything broad and loose, or a stroke or sound made with it.
  • n. A disease in the lips of horses.
  • n. (aviation) A hinged surface on the trailing edge of the wings of an aeroplane.
  • n. (phonetics) A consonant sound made by a single muscle contraction, such as the sound ɾ in the standard…
  • n. (surgery) A piece of tissue incompletely detached from the body, as an intermediate stage of plastic surgery.
  • n. (slang, chiefly plural) The female genitals.
  • v. (transitive) To move (something broad and loose) up and down.
  • v. (intransitive) To move loosely back and forth.
  • v. (computing, telecommunications, intransitive) Of a resource or network destination: to be advertised as…

fret

  • v. (transitive, obsolete/poetic) To devour, consume; eat.
  • v. (transitive and intransitive) To gnaw, consume, eat away.
  • v. (intransitive) To be worn away; to chafe; to fray.
  • v. (transitive) To cut through with fretsaw, create fretwork.
  • v. (transitive) To chafe or irritate; to worry.
  • v. (intransitive) To worry or be anxious.
  • v. To be vexed; to be chafed or irritated; to be angry; to utter peevish expressions.
  • v. To make rough, agitate, or disturb; to cause to ripple.
  • v. To be agitated; to be in violent commotion; to rankle.
  • v. (music) To press down the string behind a fret.
  • n. The agitation of the surface of a fluid by fermentation or other cause; a rippling on the surface of water.
  • n. Agitation of mind marked by complaint and impatience; disturbance of temper; irritation.
  • n. Herpes; tetter.
  • n. (mining, in the plural) The worn sides of river banks, where ores, or stones containing them, accumulate…
  • n. (music) One of the pieces of metal/wood/plastic across the neck of a guitar or other musical instrument…
  • n. An ornamental pattern consisting of repeated vertical and horizontal lines (often in relief).
  • n. (heraldry) A saltire interlaced with a mascle.
  • v. To ornament with raised work; tovariegate; to diversify.
  • n. A strait; channel.
  • n. (Northumbria) A fog or mist at sea or coming inland from the sea.

fuss

  • n. (countable or uncountable) Excessive activity, worry, bother, or talk about something.
  • n. A complaint or noise; a scene.
  • n. An exhibition of affection or admiration.
  • v. (intransitive) To be very worried or excited about something, often too much.
  • v. (intransitive) To fiddle; fidget; wiggle, or adjust; to worry about something.
  • v. (intransitive, especially of babies) To cry or be ill-humoured.
  • v. (intransitive, with over) To show affection for, especially animals.
  • v. (transitive) To pet.

niggle

  • n. A minor complaint or problem.
  • n. (obsolete) Small, cramped handwriting.
  • v. (transitive, obsolete) To trifle with; to deceive; to mock.
  • v. (transitive) To use, spend, or do in a petty or trifling manner.
  • v. (intransitive) To dwell too much on minor points or on trifling details.
  • v. (intransitive, chiefly Britain) To fidget, fiddle, be restless.

pother

  • n. A commotion, a tempest.
  • v. (intransitive) To make a bustle or stir; to be fussy.

tizzy

  • n. A state of nervous excitement, confusion, or distress; a dither.
  • n. (Britain, slang, archaic) A sixpence; a tester.

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