Contend and Quibble

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Contend

Contend verb - To engage in a contest.

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Quibble and contend are semantically related in conflict topic. In some cases you can use "Quibble" instead a verb "Contend", when it comes to topics like dispute.

Quibble

Quibble verb - To express different opinions about something often angrily.

Usage example: don't quibble over who gets to sit in front

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Contend and quibble are semantically related in conflict topic. Sometimes you can use "Contend" instead a verb "Quibble", if it concerns topics such as dispute.

Nearby Words: quibbling, quibbled

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