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Cavil
noun
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Word Frequency:
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Definitions
1.
noun
A petty or trivial objection or criticism.
2.
verb
To criticise for petty or frivolous reasons.
Synonyms
be hypercritical
nitpick
pettifog
split hairs
chicane
carp
quibble
complain
object
beef
criticize
criticise
Rhymes With
ravel
travel
gravel
unravel
gavel
favel
gravell
space travel
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