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Hairsplitter

One who makes excessively nice or needless distinctions in reasoning; one who quibbles.

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Controversialist 76% connected

One who carries on a controversy; a disputant.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Disputant 76% connected

Disputing; engaged in controversy.

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Eristic 76% connected

Alt. of Eristical

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