cavils Synonyms

Strongest:

to make objections of little worth or importance, to raise trivial objections to, to raise trivial and frivolous objection

The critic's cavils over the novel's structure overshadowed her praise for its prose.
She caviled relentlessly at her opponent's arguments, seeking to undermine their credibility.
His incessant cavils about the meeting's agenda stalled any progress.
The lawyer caviled over every detail of the contract, ensuring that his client's interests were protected.
The historians caviled over the interpretation of ancient texts, each defending their own theories.
The teacher's cavils about her students' grammar hindered their ability to write effectively.
He was known as a curmudgeon who caviled at everything, from the way people dressed to the way they spoke.
The editor caviled over the author's use of certain words, claiming they didn't fit the tone of the piece.
The politician caviled at his opponent's accusations, trying to discredit them as baseless gossip.
Despite her concerns, she realized that her cavils were merely a reflection of her own insecurities.

to make objections of little worth or importance, to raise trivial objections to, to raise trivial and frivolous objection

carps, nitpicks, quibbles, fusses, moans,complains, splits hairs, niggles, beefs, bitches

commends, recommends,praises, backs, applauds, supports, endorses,approves, compliments,indorses

The critic's cavils over the novel's structure overshadowed her praise for its prose.

She caviled relentlessly at her opponent's arguments, seeking to undermine their credibility.

His incessant cavils about the meeting's agenda stalled any progress.

The lawyer caviled over every detail of the contract, ensuring that his client's interests were protected.