Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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quibble | Yes | No | Yes | No |
debate | Yes | No | Yes | No |
quibble (noun) | debate (noun) |
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an evasion of the point of an argument by raising irrelevant distinctions or objections | the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote) |
a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal |
quibble (verb) | debate (verb) |
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argue over petty things | argue with one another |
evade the truth of a point or question by raising irrelevant objections | discuss the pros and cons of an issue |
have an argument about something | |
think about carefully; weigh |