cavils

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English

Definitions

verb

To criticise for petty or frivolous reasons.

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Synonyms

be hypercritical nitpick pettifog split hairs chicane carp carps quibbles infelicities felicities facetiousness prolixity wordiness slightness cloy sarcasms ponderousness commonplaces

Rhymes

navels navals cave hills grave ills

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