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pettifogger

DEFINITIONS OF: pettifogger

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n a disputant who quibbles; someone who raises annoying petty objections

Synonyms:
caviler, caviller, quibbler
Type of:
malcontent
a person who is discontented or disgusted

n a person (especially a lawyer or politician) who uses unscrupulous or unethical methods

Synonyms:
shyster
Type of:
offender, wrongdoer
a person who transgresses moral or civil law
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