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quibble vs duck

duck vs quibble

quibble and duck both are nouns.

quibble and duck both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
quibble Yes No Yes No
duck Yes No Yes No
As verbs, duck is a hypernym of quibble; that is, duck is a word with a broader meaning than quibble:
  • quibble: evade the truth of a point or question by raising irrelevant objections
  • duck: avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
Other hypernyms of quibble include circumvent, dodge, elude, evade, fudge, hedge, parry, put off, sidestep, skirt.
quibble (noun) duck (noun)
an evasion of the point of an argument by raising irrelevant distinctions or objections small wild or domesticated web-footed broad-billed swimming bird usually having a depressed body and short legs
a heavy cotton fabric of plain weave; used for clothing and tents
flesh of a duck (domestic or wild)
(cricket) a score of nothing by a batsman
quibble (verb) duck (verb)
argue over petty things avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
evade the truth of a point or question by raising irrelevant objections to move (the head or body) quickly downwards or away
submerge or plunge suddenly
dip into a liquid
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