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noun

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

Words in this synset: quiddity, cavil
noun

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

verb

argue over petty things

Words in this synset: niggle, pettifog, bicker, squabble, brabble
verb

have an argument about something

verb

avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)

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