Objection and Quibble

Objection

Objection noun - A feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent.
Usage example: pardon me, but I have an objection to any plan that requires staying out all night

Quibble and objection are semantically related. in protest topic. In some cases you can use "Quibble" instead a noun "Objection".

Quibble

Quibble noun - An evasion of the point of an argument by raising irrelevant distinctions or objections.

Objection and quibble are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Objection" instead a noun "Quibble".

Nearby Words: quibbling, quibbled

How words are described

common common objection common quibble
small small objection small quibble
philosophical philosophical objection philosophical quibble
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