cavil

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Synonyms: civil, cavel, caval, cail, cavie, cavia, cavin, cavill, cavit, covil, davil

Antonyms: civil, cavel, caval, cail, cavie, cavia, cavin, cavill, cavit, covil, davil

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Verb

1. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To [[criticise]] for [[petty]] or [[frivolous]] reasons.

Noun

1. A petty or trivial [[objection]] or [[criticism]].

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