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

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They will be caviling over the choice of colors for the wedding decorations.
By the wedding day, the bride and groom will have been cavilling about the seating arrangements.

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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