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PETTIFOGGERS Synonyms

There are 4 synonyms of the word pettifoggers. (exact relations)
There are 3 hypernyms of the word pettifoggers. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for PETTIFOGGERS

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shyster
nounn
noun

• a person (especially a lawyer or politician) who uses unscrupulous or unethical methods

caviler
nounn
noun

• a disputant who quibbles; someone who raises annoying petty objections

caviller
verbv
noun

• a disputant who quibbles; someone who raises annoying petty objections

quibbler
nounn
noun

• a disputant who quibbles; someone who raises annoying petty objections

Best Hypernyms For PETTIFOGGERS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for pettifoggers, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (3)
malcontent offender wrongdoer

Alternatives for SHYSTER

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