Synonyms for cavil

Synonyms for (noun) cavil

Synonyms: cavil, quibble, quiddity

Definition: an evasion of the point of an argument by raising irrelevant distinctions or objections

Similar words: evasion, equivocation

Definition: a statement that is not literally false but that cleverly avoids an unpleasant truth


Synonyms for (verb) cavil

Synonyms: chicane, carp, cavil

Definition: raise trivial objections

Similar words: object

Definition: express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent

Usage: She never objected to the amount of work her boss charged her with; When asked to drive the truck, she objected that she did not have a driver's license


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