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quibble

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an evasion of the point of an argument by raising irrelevant distinctions or objections(noun.communication)

Synonym:
cavil, quiddity

source: wordnet30
A shift or turn from the point in question; a trifling or evasive distinction; an evasion; a cavil.(noun)

source: webster1913

evade the truth of a point or question by raising irrelevant objections(verb.communication)

source: wordnet30
argue over petty things(verb.communication)

Example:
Let's not quibble over pennies.

Synonym:
bicker, brabble, niggle, pettifog, squabble

source: wordnet30
To evade the point in question by artifice, play upon words, caviling, or by raising any insignificant or impertinent question or point; to trifle in argument or discourse; to equivocate.(verb)

source: webster1913

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