CavilWordNet Explorer

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noun

an evasion of the point of an argument by raising irrelevant distinctions or objections

Words in this synset: quibble, quiddity
noun

a statement that is not literally false but that cleverly avoids an unpleasant truth

verb

raise trivial objections

Words in this synset: carp, chicane
verb

express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent

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