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fence vs pettifog

pettifog vs fence

fence is a noun but pettifog is not a noun.

fence and pettifog both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
fence Yes No Yes No
pettifog No No Yes No
As verbs, pettifog is a hyponym of fence; that is, pettifog is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than fence:
  • fence: have an argument about something
  • pettifog: argue over petty things
Other hyponyms of fence include stickle, spar, bicker, brabble, niggle, quibble, squabble, altercate, argufy, dispute, quarrel, scrap, oppose.
fence (noun) pettifog (noun)
a barrier that serves to enclose an area
a dealer in stolen property
fence (verb) pettifog (verb)
have an argument about something argue over petty things
surround with a wall in order to fortify
fight with fencing swords
enclose with a fence
receive stolen goods
Difference between fence and pettifog

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