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Calls to prove or justify something
Plural for a slight objection or criticism about a trivial matter
“He didn't raise a quibble about the fees and quietly handed over a five-hundred-rupee note to Aruna.”
Plural for the state of hesitating or being evasive
“The Congress was giving the administration what it wanted without delay and without quibble.”
Plural for a joke or type of wordplay in which sounds, words or phrases are deliberately confused
Plural for a personal dislike or source of irritation
Plural for a censure of someone or something on the basis of perceived faults or mistakes
Plural for the action of evading something
Plural for an argument that seems plausible, but is fallacious or misleading
To argue about something, often angrily
“Occasionally, they would quibble noisily over the impressionism in Reed's writing and in Robinson's sketching.”
To argue or raise objections about a trivial matter
“The town residents' favorite pastime was to quibble about trivial things.”
To equivocate or be evasive
“To be sure, the bearer may quibble when asked for identification.”
To dispute or bargain persistently, especially over the cost of something
To express one's opposition to or disagreement with something
To answer in a cheeky or rude manner
To make a play on words
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