cavil

[US]/ˈkævɪl/
[UK]/ˈkæv.əl/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a trivial complaint or criticism; a minor objection
v.to make petty complaints or criticisms; to find fault unnecessarily
vi.to be excessively critical or picky
vt.to criticize someone unfairly or excessively

Phrases & Collocations

cavil at

cavil over

cavil against

cavil about

cavil regarding

cavil on

cavil with

cavil over details

cavil at issues

cavil endlessly

Example Sentences

he tends to cavil at the smallest details in reports.

don't cavil about the rules; they are in place for a reason.

she always finds a way to cavil during discussions.

it's unproductive to cavil over minor issues in a project.

we should focus on the big picture instead of caviling.

his tendency to cavil makes teamwork difficult.

stop caviling and start contributing to the discussion.

she cavilled at the proposal, seeking unnecessary changes.

it's frustrating when people cavil instead of offering solutions.

he often cavils at my suggestions without any valid reason.

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