cavil

A noun referring to a petty or trivial objection or criticism, often used to evade the main point of an argument by raising irrelevant distinctions.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее мелкое или незначительное возражение или критику, часто используемое для ухода от основной сути спора путем выдвижения несущественных различий.esSustantivo que designa una objeción o crítica insignificante o quisquillosa, a menudo empleada para eludir el punto principal de un argumento mediante diferencias irrelevantes.frSubstantif désignant une objection ou une critique mineure et insignifiante, souvent utilisée pour esquiver le fond d'un débat en soulevant des différences sans importance.deSubstantiv, das eine kleinliche, oft spitzfindige Kritik oder einen unbedeutenden Einwand bezeichnet, häufig vorgebracht, um vom eigentlichen Streitpunkt abzulenken.ptSubstantivo que designa uma objeção ou crítica mesquinha e insignificante, frequentemente usada para desviar do ponto principal do debate por meio de distinções irrelevantes.zh名词，指琐碎或无关紧要的反对意见或批评，常指为回避争论要点而提出的吹毛求疵的异议。arاسم يدل على اعتراض تافه أو نقد ضئيل لا أهمية له، ويُستخدم غالبًا للتهرب من جوهر الخلاف بإثارة فروق غير جوهرية.

1. Trivial objection C2 formal

   A petty or unnecessary objection or criticism, often used to avoid the main point of an argument.

   • His response was full of cavils rather than addressing the core issue.
   • She dismissed his cavil as irrelevant to the discussion.
   • The lawyer's cavil only delayed the proceedings.

   ruПридиркаesObjeción trivialfrObjection trivialedeKrittelnptObjeção mesquinhazh吹毛求疵arاعتراض تافه

   Synonyme: nigglenitpickquibble

• cavils plural form
• cavils' possessive plural form
• cavil's possessive singular form

A verb meaning to make petty or unnecessary objections or criticisms, often about trivial details.

ruГлагол, означающий выдвигать мелкие или ненужные возражения или критику, часто по поводу незначительных деталей.esVerbo que significa hacer objeciones o críticas insignificantes o innecesarias, a menudo sobre detalles menores; quejarse de manera quisquillosa.frTrouver à redire sur des détails insignifiants, soulever des objections futiles ou faire des critiques mesquines.deVerb, das bedeutet, kleinliche oder unnötige Einwände zu erheben oder Kritik an unwichtigen Details zu üben.ptVerbo que significa fazer objeções ou críticas mesquinhas ou desnecessárias, geralmente sobre detalhes insignificantes.zh动词，指提出琐碎或无谓的反对意见或批评，常针对细枝末节挑剔。arفعل يعني إبداء اعتراضات أو انتقادات تافهة أو غير ضرورية، غالباً بشأن تفاصيل صغيرة لا أهمية لها.

1. Raise trivial objections C2 formal

   To make petty or unnecessary objections or criticisms about minor details.

   • He tends to cavil about the wording of every contract clause.
   • She caviled at the color of the logo, even though the design was perfect.
   • Critics caviled over the length of the movie, ignoring its artistic merit.

   ruПридиратьсяesPoner reparos trivialesfrergoterdeBeckmessernptImplicar com detalheszh吹毛求疵arالتنطع في النقد

   Synonyme: carpcomplainfind faultnitpickobjectquibble

   Antonyme: acceptagreeapproveconcedeendorse

• caviled past participle
• cavilled past participle
• caviled past simple
• cavilled past simple
• caviling present participle
• cavilling present participle
• cavils third person singular