cavilled

[US]/ˈkævɪld/
[UK]/ˈkævˌɪld/

Translation

v.To raise petty objections or criticisms.

Phrases & Collocations

cavilled at

cavilled over

cavilled against

cavilled about

cavilled on

cavilled over details

cavilled excessively

cavilled endlessly

cavilled frequently

cavilled unnecessarily

Example Sentences

he cavilled at the proposal during the meeting.

she often cavilled about the details in the report.

the critics cavilled at the film's unrealistic plot.

despite his achievements, he still cavilled at his own work.

they cavilled over the minor changes in the contract.

she didn't want to cavilled about the small issues.

during the discussion, he cavilled at every suggestion.

it's unproductive to cavilled at every little mistake.

they often cavilled at the management's decisions.

she felt it was unnecessary to cavilled about the budget.

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