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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Despite the chef's efforts, there are always customers who cavil at the restaurant's menu.

As the chef prepared the exquisite dish, the food critic was caviling about the choice of herbs.

Despite the chef's efforts, some customers always cavil about the seasoning of the dishes.

The chef is caviling over the inconsistent seasoning in the dish.

The picky eater would cavil about the vegetables in his lunch.

Some guests will cavil at the lack of vegetarian options at the wedding.

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