PETTIFOG Synonyms
There are 8 synonyms of the word
pettifog.
(exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word pettifog. (close relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word pettifog. (close relations)
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Definition of PETTIFOG
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Best Alternatives
| Word | Save | More Find | Usage | Type | ||
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| bicker | verbv | |||||
noun • a quarrel about petty points verb • argue over petty things | ||||||
| quibble | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • an evasion of the point of an argument by raising irrelevant distinctions or objections verb • evade the truth of a point or question by raising irrelevant objections • argue over petty things | ||||||
| argue | verbv | |||||
verb • present reasons and arguments • have an argument about something • give evidence of | ||||||
| carp | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the lean flesh of a fish that is often farmed; can be baked or braised • any of various freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae verb • raise trivial objections | ||||||
| cavil | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • an evasion of the point of an argument by raising irrelevant distinctions or objections verb • raise trivial objections | ||||||
| nitpick | verbv | |||||
verb • be overly critical; criticize minor details | ||||||
| brabble | verb, nounv, n | |||||
verb • argue over petty things | ||||||
| squabble | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a quarrel about petty points verb • argue over petty things | ||||||
