Definitions that contains quibble from BoostVocab

quibble

/'kwɪbəl/

verb
argue over petty things
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"Let's not quibble over pennies"

Similar:

bicker brabble niggle pettifog squabble

type of:
argue contend debate fence
noun
an evasion of the point of an argument by raising irrelevant distinctions or objections
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Similar:

cavil quiddity

type of:
evasion equivocation
verb
evade the truth of a point or question by raising irrelevant objections
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type of:
fudge hedge parry put off sidestep skirt circumvent dodge duck elude evade

Definition that contains quibble

caption taking exception; especially a quibble based on a captious argument
caviler a disputant who quibbles; someone who raises annoying petty objections
caviller a disputant who quibbles; someone who raises annoying petty objections
pettifogger a disputant who quibbles; someone who raises annoying petty objections
quibbler a disputant who quibbles; someone who raises annoying petty objections

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