PETTIFOGGERY Synonyms
There are 6 synonyms of the word
pettifoggery.
(exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word pettifoggery. (close relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word pettifoggery. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for PETTIFOGGERY
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bicker | verbv | |||||||
noun • a quarrel about petty points verb • argue over petty things | ||||||||
bickering | nounn | |||||||
noun • a quarrel about petty points | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
squabble | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a quarrel about petty points verb • argue over petty things | ||||||||
tiff | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a quarrel about petty points |