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caviller

/kævɪlər/ verb · British & US
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What does caviller mean?

verb

To find fault with trivial or unimportant things; to quibble or cavil. To speak or write in a petty or carping manner.

Example

"The critic was accused of cavilling over minor details in the artist's work."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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