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pettifog

verb

/ˈpɛtɪˌfɒɡ/

Meaning

to argue or quibble over trivial matters; to engage in petty, dishonest practices

The lawyer was accused of trying to pettifog instead of addressing the real issue.

quibble, bicker, nitpick, squabble

clarify, resolve, simplify

pettifog over details, pettifog in arguments, petty pettifogging

to accept or endure something unpleasant without complaining; to allow something to exist

To give tangible or visible form to an idea, quality, or feeling.

to use violence against someone; to criticize strongly

to restrain, control, or limit something

to load with too much weight or cargo; to give too much work or information

to possess, own, or hold