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QUIBBLE Synonyms

There are 25 synonyms of the word quibble. (exact relations)
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

Best Hypernyms For QUIBBLE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for quibble, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (16)
argue circumvent contend debate dodge duck elude equivocation evade evasion fence fudge hedge parry sidestep skirt
Phrases (1)
put off

Alternatives for BICKER

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