1. (noun)
quibble, quiddity, cavil
- an evasion of the point of an argument by raising irrelevant distinctions or objections Synonyms: quibble, haecceity, cavil, quiddity
2. (verb)
quibble
- evade the truth of a point or question by raising irrelevant objections Synonyms: squabble, pettifog, brabble, niggle, bicker