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cavil

UK
/ˈkæv.ɪl/
US
/ˈkæv.əl/

Translations

cavilnoun
cavils
pl
UK
/ˈkæv.ɪl/
US
/ˈkæv.əl/
His constant cavils about the project were frustrating.
Его постоянные придирки к проекту были раздражающими.
Additional translations
мелочная критика
придирчивость
Synonyms
objection
quibble
nitpick
fuss
complaint
cavilverb
caviled
Past Simple
caviled
Past Participle
caviling
Gerund
UK
/ˈkæv.ɪl/
US
/ˈkæv.əl/
He tends to cavil at minor details during meetings.
Он склонен придираться к мелочам на совещаниях.
Additional translations
малословить
нестись
Synonyms
argue
debate
quibble
bicker
split hairs
nitpick

Definitions

cavilnoun
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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