cavil

Meanings

• Verb

  To raise objections or quibble over trivial matters.

  - "He caviled at every detail of the contract."
  - "Don't cavil over the small print; focus on the big picture."

• Verb

  To make petty criticisms or complaints.

  - "The artist was criticized for caviling at every detail."
  - "Stop caviling and focus on the important issues."

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

be hypercritical , nitpick , pettifog , split hairs

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with cavil
havil , rival , stable , gravel

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Variants

List of all variants of cavil that leads to same result
cavil , caviled , caviler , cavilers , caviling , cavilled , caviller , cavillers , cavilling , cavils , beyond cavil

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to dispute', from Old French 'caviller', from 'cavil' meaning 'dispute' or 'quarrel'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'cavil' comes from the Old French word 'caviller', which means 'to dispute' or 'quarrel'.

2. In literature, the character who cavils is often seen as a nuisance or a hindrance to progress.

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Related Concepts

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1. Quibble: A petty argument or dispute, often over trivial matters.

2. Nitpick: To make excessive or unnecessary criticisms, often over trivial matters.

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Culture

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In literature, cavil is often used to describe a character who makes excessive or unnecessary objections or criticisms. In art, it can refer to a painting or sculpture that focuses on insignificant details.

How to Memorize "cavil"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of raising objections or making petty criticisms. Imagine yourself or someone else caviling over a small detail.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'cavil' with the idea of making excessive or unnecessary objections or criticisms.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Cavil: Criticizing And Verbally Insisting on Little' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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