Pettifogged [verb]

Definition of Pettifogged:

quibble

Synonyms of Pettifogged:

● Prevaricate

● Spar

● Carp

● Blow hot and cold

● Hem and haw

● Split hairs

● Catch at straws

● Hypercriticize

● Make a big thing about

● Pick to pieces

● Put up an argument

Opposite/Antonyms of Pettifogged:

● Meet

● Face

Sentence/Example of Pettifogged:

The popular understanding of the word criticize is to find fault, to pettifog.