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caviling

/kævɪlɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does caviling mean?

verb

to find fault with something in a petty or annoying way; to cavil at something. To argue or dispute about something in a petty or annoying way.

Example

"He began to cavil at the smallest details, making it impossible to finish the project on time."

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

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