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

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By the end of the party, he will have been caviling about the playlist, arguing for his favorite songs.

Cavil

kav-uhl
verbTo raise irritating and trivial objections; find fault unnecessarily, often followed by 'at' or 'about'.
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Last Updated On: January 29, 2024
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