CAVILS Synonyms
There are 3 hypernyms of the word cavils. (close relations)
Best Alternatives
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| nitpick | verbv | |||||
verb • be overly critical; criticize minor details | ||||||
| carp | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the lean flesh of a fish that is often farmed; can be baked or braised • any of various freshwater fish of the family Cyprinidae verb • raise trivial objections | ||||||
| quibble | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • an evasion of the point of an argument by raising irrelevant distinctions or objections verb • evade the truth of a point or question by raising irrelevant objections • argue over petty things | ||||||
| complain | verbv | |||||
verb • express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness • make a formal accusation; bring a formal charge | ||||||
| criticize | verbv | |||||
verb • find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws • act as a critic | ||||||
| object | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow • the goal intended to be attained (and which is believed to be attainable) • (grammar) a constituent that is acted upon • the focus of cognitions or feelings • (computing) a discrete item that provides a description of virtually anything known to a computer verb • express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent • be averse to or express disapproval of | ||||||
| pettifog | verb, adjectivev, adj | |||||
verb • argue over petty things | ||||||
| chicane | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
noun • a bridge hand that is void of trumps • a movable barrier used in motor racing; sometimes placed before a dangerous corner to reduce speed as cars pass in single file • the use of tricks to deceive someone (usually to extract money from them) verb • defeat someone through trickery or deceit • raise trivial objections | ||||||
| quiddity | nounn | |||||
noun • an evasion of the point of an argument by raising irrelevant distinctions or objections • the essence that makes something the kind of thing it is and makes it different from any other | ||||||
