Canadian English Meaning of cavil

cavil

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Definitions and Meaning of cavil in English

Wordnet

cavil (n)

an evasion of the point of an argument by raising irrelevant distinctions or objections

Wordnet

cavil (v)

raise trivial objections

Webster

cavil (v. i.)

To raise captious and frivolous objections; to find fault without good reason.

Webster

cavil (v. t.)

To cavil at.

Webster

cavil (n.)

A captious or frivolous objection.

FAQs About the word cavil

cavil

an evasion of the point of an argument by raising irrelevant distinctions or objections, raise trivial objectionsTo raise captious and frivolous objections; to

Carp,complain,fuss,moan,Nitpicking,nitpicking,criticize,fault,gripe,grumble

applaud,approve,commend,Praise,recommend,Back‌,compliment,Endorse,endorse,support

caviidae => Cavy family, cavies => guinea pigs, cavicornia => Cavicornia, cavicorn => cavicorn, caviare => Caviar,