quibble synonyms

quibble

n.

  1. Evasion

    equivocation, shift, dodge; see avoidance, lie 1.

  2. A petty objection

    cavil, complaint, quiddity, nit-picking; see objection 2.

quibble

v.

dodge, cavil, beat about the bush, split hairs; see complain 1, evade 1.

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