 quibble |
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| 1. | [ verb ] argue over petty things | |
| Synonyms: | bicker pettifog squabble brabble niggle | |
| Examples: | "Let's not quibble over pennies" |
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| Related terms: | argue bicker carper quibbler | |
| 2. | [ verb ] evade the truth of a point or question by raising irrelevant objections | |
| Related terms: | hedge | |
| 3. | [ noun ] an evasion of the point of an argument by raising irrelevant distinctions or objections | |
| Synonyms: | quiddity cavil | |
| Related terms: | evasion cavil | |
