English dictionary
cavil
/'k/&/v/@/l/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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an evasion of the point of an argument by raising irrelevant distinctions or objections
Source: WordNet 3.0
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A captious or frivolous objection.
Source: webster1913
verb
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raise trivial objections
Source: WordNet 3.0
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To raise captious and frivolous objections; to find fault without good reason.
Source: webster1913
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To cavil at.
Source: webster1913