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To nitpick over trivial matters

To argue or quibble over trivial matters

To disagree with or dispute

To speak ambiguously, unclearly or doubtfully, especially with intent to deceive

To (attempt to) provide or serve as a satisfactory explanation for

To analyze or argue against a claim or piece of information

To physically make unclear or less visible

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Verb

To nitpick over trivial matters

makes a big thing about

picks to pieces

hypercriticizes

finds fault with

raises trivial objections

argues over nothing

complains about

raises trivial objections to

kicks up a fuss

speaks out against

take issue with

kicks up a stink

takes exception to

lodges a complaint

makes a complaint

puts the boot in

expresses concern

inveighs against

opposes strongly

objects strongly to

takes a stand against

complains vociferously about

kicks up a fuss about

raises objections to

takes exception

expresses disapproval of

makes a fuss about

protests against

kicks up a stink about

lodges a protest against

expresses disagreement with

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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.”

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To argue or quibble over trivial matters

puts up an argument

puts up a fight

goes one on one

has at each other

has an argument

goes at it hammer and tongs

gets in one's face

verbally fights

fights like cat and dog

jumps on each other

picks an argument

puts up a struggle

has a disagreement

has an altercation

jumps on one's case

exchanges views

makes a big thing about

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“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.”

Verb

To disagree with or dispute

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To speak ambiguously, unclearly or doubtfully, especially with intent to deceive

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To (attempt to) provide or serve as a satisfactory explanation for

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To analyze or argue against a claim or piece of information

calls into question

agitates against

dissents against

hammers away at

puts up argument

argues the pros and cons of

gives thumbs down to

picks an argument with

protests against

proves to be false

proves to be wrong

shows to be false

shows to be wrong

take issue with

blows out of the water

declares to be untrue

has an argument about

shoots down in flames

takes a stand against

shoots full of holes

bandies words concerning

Verb

To physically make unclear or less visible

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