VERB: "to evade the point of an argument by caviling about words" Crossword Clue

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VERB: "to evade the point of an argument by caviling about words" Crossword Answer

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(verb)
1. argue over petty things
2. evade the truth of a point or question by raising irrelevant objections
(noun)
1. an evasion of the point of an argument by raising irrelevant distinctions or objections

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

ARGUMENT (noun)
1. a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning
2. a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
EVADE (verb)
1. avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
2. escape, either physically or mentally

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