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What is another word for pettifogging?

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Adjective
Placing undue emphasis on petty details
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“Their concern was brushed off as a pettifogging detail rather than an understandable concern.”
Adjective
Inclined to express negative or disapproving comments
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Noun
A slight objection or criticism about a trivial matter
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Excessive concern with minor details and rules
Verb
Present participle for to nitpick over trivial matters
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“The city council had a lot of work to do, so it was frustrating to see them pettifog over the upcoming bill's details.”
Verb
Present participle for to argue or quibble over trivial matters
“They sacrifice their own integrity on behalf of the faith that is melting away beneath them even as they continue to pettifog and prevaricate in its defense.”
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Present participle for to disagree with or dispute
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Present participle for to speak ambiguously, unclearly or doubtfully, especially with intent to deceive
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Present participle for to (attempt to) provide or serve as a satisfactory explanation for
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Present participle for to analyze or argue against a claim or piece of information
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Present participle for to physically make unclear or less visible
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