quibble

Noun
  1. An evasion of the point of an argument by raising irrelevant distinctions or objections (synset 106774509)
    is a type of: equivocation, evasion - a statement that is not literally false but that cleverly avoids an unpleasant truth
    same as: cavil, quiddity
Verb
  1. Evade the truth of a point or question by raising irrelevant objections (synset 200812047)
    is a type of: circumvent, dodge, duck, elude, evade, fudge, hedge, parry, put off, sidestep, skirt - avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
  2. Argue over petty things (synset 200776101)
    "Let's not quibble over pennies"
    is a type of: argue, contend, debate, fence - have an argument about something
    same as: bicker, brabble, niggle, pettifog, squabble

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