cavil

UK
/ˈkæv.ɪl/
US
/ˈkæv.əl/

Traductions

cavilnoun
cavils
Pl.
UK
/ˈkæv.ɪl/
US
/ˈkæv.əl/
His constant cavils about the project were frustrating.
Его постоянные придирки к проекту были раздражающими.
Traductions supplémentaires
мелочная критика
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.
Traductions supplémentaires

Définitions

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.