Definitions for: Cavil


[v] raise trivial objections



Webster (1913) Definition: Cav"il (k[a^]v"[i^]l), v. i. [imp. & p. p. Caviled or
Cavilled; p. pr. & vb. n. Caviling or Cavilling.] [L.
cavillari to practice jesting, to censure, fr. cavilla
bantering jests, sophistry: cf. OF. caviller.]
To raise captious and frivolous objections; to find fault
without good reason.

You do not well in obstinacy To cavil in the course of
this contract. --Shak.


Cav"il, v. t.
To cavil at. [Obs.] --Milton.


Cav"il, n.
A captious or frivolous objection.

All the cavils of prejudice and unbelief. --Shak.

Synonyms: carp, chicane

See Also: object

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