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QUIBBLED Synonyms

There are 15 synonyms of the word quibbled. (exact relations)
There are 17 hypernyms of the word quibbled. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for QUIBBLED

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contested
adjectiveadj
adjective

• disputed or made the object of contention or competition

disputed
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• subject to disagreement and debate

argued
verbv
verb

• present reasons and arguments

• have an argument about something

• give evidence of

bickered
verbv
noun

• a quarrel about petty points

verb

• argue over petty things

debated
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

disagreed
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• be of different opinions

• be different from one another

sparred
verb, adjectivev, adj
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

squabbled
verbv
noun

• a quarrel about petty points

verb

• argue over petty things

wrangled
verbv
noun

• an angry dispute

• an instance of intense argument (as in bargaining)

verb

• to quarrel noisily, angrily or disruptively

• herd and care for

bicker
verbv
noun

• a quarrel about petty points

verb

• argue over petty things

brabble
verb, nounv, n
verb

• argue over petty things

cavil
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an evasion of the point of an argument by raising irrelevant distinctions or objections

verb

• raise trivial objections

pettifog
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• argue over petty things

quiddity
nounn
noun

• an evasion of the point of an argument by raising irrelevant distinctions or objections

• the essence that makes something the kind of thing it is and makes it different from any other

squabble
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a quarrel about petty points

verb

• argue over petty things

Best Hypernyms For QUIBBLED

Here is a list of related hypernyms for quibbled, 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 CONTESTED

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