Quibble and Waffle

Quibble

Quibble verb - To make often peevish criticisms or objections about matters that are minor, unimportant, or irrelevant.

Waffle and quibble are semantically related. in disagree over minor issues topic. In some cases you can use "Waffle" instead a verb "Quibble".

Nearby Words: quibbling, quibbled

Waffle

Waffle verb - To avoid giving a definite answer or position.
Usage example: she waffled when asked what she thought of her sister's new boyfriend
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Synonyms for Waffle

Quibble and waffle are semantically related. You can use "Quibble" instead a verb "Waffle".

Nearby Words: waffling, waffled, waff
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