| verb | 1. Make petty or unnecessary objections. |
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noun | 1. An objection seen as petty or unnecessary. |
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| | "My mother is easy to please, but my father likes to cavil with contractors about minor issues." |
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| | "I didn't want to cavil about where to sit, so I gave up my seat to the new guests." |
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| | "You think these issues are important now, but in 20 years, they'll be cavils." |
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| French, mid-16th century |
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| Whether you're using "cavil" as a verb or a noun, an argument is at play. To cavil is to engage in a fight over trivialities or petty concerns; these objections themselves also can be called cavils. ... | Continue Reading |
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