QUIBBLE: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for QUIBBLE?

Need another word that means the same as “quibble”? Find 30 synonyms and 30 related words for “quibble” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Quibble” are: cavil, quiddity, minor criticism, protest, query, argument, exception, moan, grumble, grouse, evasion, dodge, bicker, brabble, niggle, pettifog, squabble, find fault with, raise trivial objections to, complain about, object to, cavil at, carp about, be evasive, equivocate, avoid the issue, prevaricate, hedge, fudge, be ambiguous

Quibble as a Noun

Definitions of "Quibble" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “quibble” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• An evasion of the point of an argument by raising irrelevant distinctions or objections.
• A slight objection or criticism about a trivial matter.
• A play on words; a pun.

Synonyms of "Quibble" as a noun (12 Words)

argument	An independent variable associated with a function or proposition and determining its value For example in the expression y F x x the arguments of the function F are x and x and the value is y. There was some argument about the decision.
cavil	An evasion of the point of an argument by raising irrelevant distinctions or objections.
dodge	An elaborate or deceitful scheme contrived to deceive or evade. The grant system s widespread use as a tax dodge.
evasion	The act of physically escaping from something (an opponent or a pursuer or an unpleasant situation) by some adroit maneuver. The protestations and evasions of a witness.
exception	A deliberate act of omission. All her children were brilliant the only exception was her last child.
grouse	The flesh of the grouse as food.
grumble	A complaint. The main grumble is that he spends too much time away.
minor criticism	A young person of either sex.
moan	A sound resembling a human moan. There were moans about the car s feeble ventilation.
protest	The act of protesting a public often organized manifestation of dissent. A protest march.
query	An instance of questioning. If you have any queries please telephone our office.
quiddity	The inherent nature or essence of someone or something. His quirks and quiddities.

Usage Examples of "Quibble" as a noun

• The only quibble about this book is the price.

Quibble as a Verb

Definitions of "Quibble" as a verb

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “quibble” as a verb can have the following definitions:

• Evade the truth of a point or question by raising irrelevant objections.
• Argue over petty things.
• Argue or raise objections about a trivial matter.

Synonyms of "Quibble" as a verb (18 Words)

avoid the issue	Refrain from doing something.
be ambiguous	Work in a specific place, with a specific subject, or in a specific function.
be evasive	Be identical to; be someone or something.
bicker	Argue over petty things. Couples who bicker over who gets what from the divorce.
brabble	Argue over petty things.
carp about	Raise trivial objections.
cavil at	Raise trivial objections.
complain about	Express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness.
equivocate	Be deliberately ambiguous or unclear in order to mislead or withhold information. The government have equivocated too often in the past.
find fault with	Decide on and make a declaration about.
fudge	Adjust or manipulate (facts or figures) so as to present a desired picture. The authorities have fudged the issue.
hedge	Enclose or bound in with or as it with a hedge or hedges. The animals were hedged in.
object to	Express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent.
pettifog	Quibble about petty points. He will rather pettifog and turn common barrator than be out of employment.
prevaricate	Speak or act in an evasive way. He seemed to prevaricate when journalists asked pointed questions.
raise trivial objections to	Bid (one’s partner’s suit) at a higher level.
squabble	Quarrel noisily over a trivial matter. The boys were squabbling over a ball.

Usage Examples of "Quibble" as a verb

• They are always quibbling about the amount they are prepared to pay.
• Let's not quibble over pennies.

Associations of "Quibble" (30 Words)

altercation	A noisy argument or disagreement, especially in public. I had an altercation with the ticket collector.
argue	Present reasons and arguments. Sociologists argue that inequalities in industrial societies are being reduced.
bicker	(of a flame or light) flash, gleam, or flicker. Couples who bicker over who gets what from the divorce.
brawl	A noisy fight in a crowd. A street brawl.
bustle	Move in an energetic and busy manner. The cheerleaders bustled about excitingly before their performance.
cavil	A petty or unnecessary objection. They cavilled at the cost.
cohere	Form a unified whole. Religion can cohere social groups.
commotion	A disorderly outburst or tumult. She was distracted by a commotion across the street.
confuse	Make (someone) bewildered or perplexed. A lot of people confuse a stroke with a heart attack.
debate	Argue about (a subject), especially in a formal manner. He debated whether he should leave the matter alone or speak to her.
disagree	Have or express a different opinion. The sea crossing disagreed with her.
dissent	The act of protesting a public often organized manifestation of dissent. Dissent to the laws of the country.
fight	The inclination or ability to fight or struggle. Siblings are always fighting.
flurry	Move in an agitated or confused manner. There was a brief flurry of activity in the hall.
flutter	An act of fluttering. A couple of butterflies fluttered around the garden.
fuss	A protest or dispute of a specified degree or kind. He didn t want to make a fuss.
logic	The system of operations performed by a computer that underlies the machine s representation of logical operations. Aristotelian logic.
nitpick	Engage in fussy or pedantic fault-finding. The state is nitpicking about minor administrative matters.
perturbation	Anxiety; mental uneasiness. The term distress connotes some degree of perturbation and emotional upset.
quarrel	Have a disagreement over something. Some people quarrel with this approach.
rash	Marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences. A rash of bank robberies.
scholar	A university student holding a scholarship. A phrase borrowed from the Indian scholar Ananda Coomaraswamy.
scuffle	Move in a hurried, confused, or awkward way, making a rustling or shuffling sound. There were minor scuffles with police.
sophism	A clever but false argument, especially one used deliberately to deceive.
sophistry	The use of clever but false arguments, especially with the intention of deceiving. Trying to argue that I had benefited in any way from the disaster was pure sophistry.
spat	A young oyster or other bivalve. Oysters spat.
squabble	A quarrel about petty points. Family squabbles.
tiff	A quarrel about petty points. Joanna had a tiff with her boyfriend.
wrangle	Herd and care for. Wrangle horses.