cavil
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/ˈkæv.əl/
English
Definitions
noun
- A petty or trivial objection or criticism.
verb
- To criticise for petty or frivolous reasons.
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Synonyms
be hypercriticalnitpickpettifogsplit hairschicanecarpquibblecomplainobjectbeefcriticizecriticisepick faultfind faultfaulttalkpick holesspeak ill of