quibble

• quibble

quibble

Noun

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

Synonyms:

• quibble
• quiddity
• cavil

Verb

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

Synonyms:

• quibble

Verb

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

Synonyms:

• quibble
• niggle
• pettifog
• bicker
• squabble
• brabble