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1. cavil

noun. an evasion of the point of an argument by raising irrelevant distinctions or objections.

Etymology

  • caviller (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • cavillor (Latin)

2. cavil

verb. raise trivial objections.

Synonyms

Etymology

  • caviller (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
  • cavillor (Latin)