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Meaning of cavil

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

cavil

Pronunciation:/ˈkæv.əl/

noun

Definitions

  1. A petty or trivial objection or criticism.

verb

Definitions

  1. To criticise for petty or frivolous reasons.

    Synonyms:be hypercriticalnitpickpettifogsplit hairs
Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/cavil

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