10 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 historian is caviling about the inaccuracies in the historical novel.

By the time the novel finishes, he will have cavilled about the author's use of metaphors.

Critics often cavil about the author's writing style rather than the plot.

As the author writes the novel, the literary critic will be cavilling about the use of metaphor in the prose.

Despite the positive reviews, there are always those who cavil at the ending of mystery novels.

The critics have been cavilling about the author's writing style.

Having read the novel, she had caviled at the author's portrayal of historical events.

By the time the novel is published, the literary critic will have caviled about the author's writing style.

The book club members would cavil at the author's choice of plot twists.

Critics often cavil at the pacing of the author's novels.

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