Quibble (V)
Pronunciation: kwib-ul
Word Meaning:
- To argue or raise objections about trivial matters; to find fault with small details.
- To evade the main point by raising minor and irrelevant objections.
Uses in Sentence:
- Instead of addressing the main issue, he chose to quibble about minor details.
- The lawyer attempted to quibble with the witness’s statement in order to create doubt.
Synonyms:
- Nitpick
- Cavil
- Split hairs
- Fuss
- Bicker
Antonyms:
- Agree
- Accept
- Concur
- Approve
- Comply
Word Meaning in Hindi: छोटे सवाल उठाना (Chhote Sawal Uthana) or तंग करना (Tang Karna)
Word uses in Hindi:
- मुख्य मुद्दे का समाधान करने की बजाय, उसने छोटे सवालों पर तंग करने का चयन किया। (Instead of addressing the main issue, he chose to quibble about minor details.)
- वकील ने संदेह उत्पन्न करने के लिए साक्षात्कारी के कथन के साथ छोटे सवालों पर तंग करने का प्रयास किया। (The lawyer attempted to quibble with the witness’s statement in order to create doubt.)