Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cavil
verb
/ˈkæv.əl/
Definition
To make petty or unnecessary objections.
Examples
- She found it tedious to cavil over small details during the meeting.
- Instead of accepting the proposal, he chose to cavil about the minor clauses.
Meaning
Cavil refers to the act of quibbling or raising trivial issues, often to create a distraction from the main point.
Synonyms
- quibble
- nitpick
- fuss
- evade
