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pettifog vs quibble

quibble vs pettifog

pettifog is not a noun while quibble is a noun.

pettifog and quibble both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
pettifog No No Yes No
quibble Yes No Yes No
As verbs, pettifog and quibble are synonyms defined as:
  • pettifog and quibble: argue over petty things
Other synonyms of pettifog include bicker, brabble, niggle, squabble.
pettifog (noun) quibble (noun)
an evasion of the point of an argument by raising irrelevant distinctions or objections
pettifog (verb) quibble (verb)
argue over petty things argue over petty things
evade the truth of a point or question by raising irrelevant objections
Difference between pettifog and quibble

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