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quibble

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Noun

an evasion of the point of an argument by raising irrelevant distinctions or objections

Verb

argue over petty things
- Let's not quibble over pennies

evade the truth of a point or question by raising irrelevant objections

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Synonyms:
quiddity cavil niggle pettifog bicker squabble brabble

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Words pronounced/spelled similarly to "quibble":
qibla quibble
Words contain "quibble":
quibble quibbler
Words contain "quibble" in its definition in English - English (Wordnet) dictionary:
quibble pettifog brabble niggle squabble bicker caption

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