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Verb (used without object)

to raise irritating and trivial objections; find fault with unnecessarily (usually fol. by at or about )
He finds something to cavil at in everything I say.

Verb (used with object)

to oppose by inconsequential, frivolous, or sham objections
to cavil each item of a proposed agenda.

Noun

a trivial and annoying objection.
the raising of such objections.

Synonyms

verb
find fault , criticize , carp , niggle , nitpick , pettifog , belittle , bicker , criticism (speciousor frivolous) , criticize.--n. objection , exception , haggle , objection , quibble

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