6 Usage Examples Depicting the Meaning of 'Cavil' in a Sentence

"To raise irritating and trivial objections; find fault unnecessarily, often followed by 'at' or 'about'." more

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The critics will cavil about the actor's performance despite the film's success.

The critics will have been cavilling at the director's choices throughout the entire film.

The critics are cavilling at the plot twists in the latest movie release.

The critics never miss an opportunity to cavil at the director's film choices.

Before the film premiere, the film critic will have caviled about the director's casting decisions.

The critics have caviled about the director's unconventional choices in the film.

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