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cavil

verb

/ˈkævəl/

Meaning

to make petty or unnecessary objections

She caviled at every detail of the plan.

quibble, complain, nitpick, carp

accept, approve, praise

cavil at details, cavil unnecessarily, cavil over

to cause something to go or be taken to a particular destination; to transmit

To prevent something (especially a plan) from succeeding.

to keep something for future use; to book in advance

To give someone facts or information.

to make a serious promise; to pledge solemnly

To bring down (one's foot) heavily on the ground; to imprint a mark or seal.