7 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 their stunning performance, some fans still manage to cavil about the team's uniform colors.

Before the match, the coach had caviled about the team's performance in the last game.

After the game is played, the sports commentator will have caviled at the referee's decisions throughout the match.

The athlete is caviling over the tightness of the shoelaces in his sneakers.

The team was celebrating victory, but one player was caviling about the referee's decisions.

During the game, the sports analyst will be cavilling about the referee's decisions on the field.

During the game, Jake would cavil at the rules set by his friends.

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