QUIBBLE Synonyms
There are 17 hypernyms of the word quibble. (close relations)
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| bicker | verbv | |||||
noun • a quarrel about petty points verb • argue over petty things | ||||||
| squabble | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a quarrel about petty points verb • argue over petty things | ||||||
| altercate | verbv | |||||
verb • have a disagreement over something | ||||||
| argue | verbv | |||||
verb • present reasons and arguments • have an argument about something • give evidence of | ||||||
| clash | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a loud resonant repeating noise • a state of conflict between persons • a state of conflict between colors • a minor short-term fight verb • crash together with violent impact • be incompatible; be or come into conflict • disagree violently | ||||||
| collide | verbv | |||||
verb • be incompatible; be or come into conflict • cause to collide • crash together with violent impact | ||||||
| contend | verbv | |||||
verb • maintain or assert • have an argument about something • to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation • succeed in doing, achieving, or producing (something) with the limited or inadequate means available • compete for something; engage in a contest; measure oneself against others • be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight | ||||||
| contest | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants • a struggle between rivals verb • to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation | ||||||
| debate | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a discussion in which reasons are advanced for and against some proposition or proposal • the formal presentation of a stated proposition and the opposition to it (usually followed by a vote) verb • argue with one another • think about carefully; weigh • discuss the pros and cons of an issue • have an argument about something | ||||||
| differ | verbv | |||||
verb • be different • be of different opinions | ||||||
| dispute | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a disagreement or argument about something important • coming into conflict with verb • take exception to • have a disagreement over something | ||||||
| dissent | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • (law) the difference of one judge's opinion from that of the majority • a difference of opinion • the act of protesting; a public (often organized) manifestation of dissent verb • withhold assent • express opposition through action or words • be of different opinions | ||||||
| fight | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war • the act of fighting; any contest or struggle • an aggressive willingness to compete • an intense verbal dispute • a boxing or wrestling match verb • be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight • fight against or resist strongly • make a strenuous or labored effort • exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for | ||||||
| fuss | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • an excited state of agitation • an angry disturbance • a quarrel about petty points • a rapid active commotion verb • worry unnecessarily or excessively • care for like a mother | ||||||
| haggle | verbv | |||||
noun • an instance of intense argument (as in bargaining) verb • wrangle (over a price, terms of an agreement, etc.) | ||||||
| jangle | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a metallic sound verb • make a sound typical of metallic objects | ||||||
| quarrel | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • an angry dispute • an arrow that is shot from a crossbow; has a head with four edges verb • have a disagreement over something | ||||||
| spar | verbv | |||||
noun • any of various nonmetallic minerals (calcite or feldspar) that are light in color and transparent or translucent and cleavable • a stout rounded pole of wood or metal used to support rigging • making the motions of attack and defense with the fists and arms; a part of training for a boxer verb • furnish with spars • fight with spurs • box lightly • fight verbally | ||||||
| spat | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a quarrel about petty points • a cloth covering (a legging) that covers the instep and ankles • a young oyster or other bivalve verb • come down like raindrops • become permanently attached • strike with a sound like that of falling rain • clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval • engage in a brief and petty quarrel • spawn • clap one's hands together | ||||||
| tiff | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a quarrel about petty points | ||||||