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quibble
verb(quib-ble)
argue over petty things
Synonyms: bicker, brabble, niggle, pettifog, squabble,
Examples:
Let's not quibble over pennies.
quibble
noun(quib-ble)
an evasion of the point of an argument by raising irrelevant distinctions or objections
Synonyms: cavil, quiddity,
quibble
verb(quib-ble)
evade the truth of a point or question by raising irrelevant objections

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