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Quibble

🔄 Synonyms of "Quibble"

5 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
nigglenoun	A minor complaint or problem.
squabblenoun	A minor fight or argument.
brabblenoun	(dated) To make clamorous noises; to act noisily.
bickerverb	To quarrel in a tiresome, insulting manner.
pettifogverb	(intransitive) To quibble over trivial matters; nitpick.

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
pettifogverb	(intransitive) To quibble over trivial matters; nitpick.
nigglenoun	A minor complaint or problem.
brabblenoun	(dated) To make clamorous noises; to act noisily.
bickerverb	To quarrel in a tiresome, insulting manner.
squabblenoun	A minor fight or argument.
cavilnoun	A petty or trivial objection or criticism.
argueverb	(intransitive) To debate, disagree, or discuss opposing or differing viewpoints; to controvert; to wrangle.
discussverb	(transitive) To converse or debate concerning a particular topic.
quidditnoun	(rare) quibble
quibletnoun	(obsolete) A quibble; an objection.
quilletnoun	A quibble, an evasive distinction.
quirknoun	An idiosyncrasy; a slight glitch, a mannerism; something unusual about the manner or style of something or someone.
snatchnoun	A quick grab or catch.
carriwitchetnoun	(rare) An absurd question; a quibble; a conundrum; a pun; a piece of jocularity or facetiousness.
quibnoun	(archaic) A quip or gibe.
quippetnoun	(rare) A little quip; a minor amusing remark.
quirklenoun	(dialectal) A twist.
clinchnoun	(wrestling, combat sports) The act of one or both fighters holding onto the other to prevent being hit or engage in standup grappling.
bogglenoun	(dated) A bungle; a botched situation.
bibblenoun	(uncommon) A species of Australian tree, the forest red gum, glossy-leaved box, or shiny-leaved box, Eucalyptus tereticornis.