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Meaning of the word cavil in English

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cavil

US /ˈkæv.əl/
UK /ˈkæv.əl/
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Verb

1.

make petty or unnecessary objections

Example:
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He tends to cavil at every minor detail, slowing down the project.
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There's no need to cavil about the price; it's fair.
Synonym:
quibblecarpgrumblenitpickfuss

Noun

1.

a trivial objection or criticism

Example:
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His constant cavils made it difficult to have a productive discussion.
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She dismissed his cavil as irrelevant.
Synonym:
quibbleobjectioncomplaintcriticismfuss
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