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cavil

UK
/ˈkæv.ɪl/
US
/ˈkæv.əl/

Übersetzungen

cavilsubstantiv
cavils
Pl.
UK
/ˈkæv.ɪl/
US
/ˈkæv.əl/
His constant cavils about the project were frustrating.
Его постоянные придирки к проекту были раздражающими.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
мелочная критика
придирчивость
Synonyme
objection
quibble
nitpick
fuss
complaint
cavilverb
caviled
Präteritum
caviled
Partizip Perfekt
caviling
Gerundium
UK
/ˈkæv.ɪl/
US
/ˈkæv.əl/
He tends to cavil at minor details during meetings.
Он склонен придираться к мелочам на совещаниях.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
малословить
нестись
Synonyme
argue
debate
quibble
bicker
split hairs
nitpick

Definitionen

cavilsubstantiv
A trivial or petty objection or criticism.
His only cavil about the plan was the color of the new office chairs.
cavilverb
To make petty or unnecessary objections.
She would cavil at every minor detail in the proposal, slowing down the entire process.
To raise petty objections to; to find trivial fault with (something).
Reviewers cavilled the novel for its unconventional structure.
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