Pettifogger
Pettifogger noun - A disputant who quibbles; someone who raises annoying petty objections.
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Synonyms for Pettifogger
Shrew and pettifogger are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shrew" instead a noun "Pettifogger".
Nearby Words: pettifogging, pettifoggery
Shrew
Shrew noun - A bad-tempered scolding woman.
Usage example: Rip Van Winkle went off into the mountains to escape his wife, a shrew who made his life miserable
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Synonyms for Shrew
Pettifogger and shrew are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Pettifogger" instead a noun "Shrew".
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