PETTIFOG Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the word pettifog. (exact relations)
There are 4 hypernyms of the word pettifog. (close relations)

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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

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Here is a list of related hypernyms for pettifog, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.

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