Synonyms of cavils

cavils 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of cavil

as in complains

to make often peevish criticisms or objections about matters that are minor, unimportant, or irrelevant

caviled for hours about a single sentence

Synonyms & Similar Words

• complains
• quibbles
• fusses
• moans
• nitpicks
• carps
• splits hairs
• mutters
• niggles
• faults
• whines
• criticizes
• gripes
• beefs
• grumbles
• bitches
• grouses
• squawks
• squeals
• bellyaches
• growls
• whimpers
• yammers
• murmurs
• wails
• yowls
• kvetches
• kicks
• yawps
• crabs
• yaups
• croaks

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• praises
• recommends
• commends
• approves
• applauds
• supports
• compliments
• endorses
• backs
• indorses
• champions

cavils

2 of 2

noun

plural of cavil

as in quibbles

Synonyms & Similar Words

• quibbles
• quarrels
• criticisms
• objections
• misunderstandings
• squabbles
• doubts
• disputes
• qualms
• compunctions
• misgivings
• censures
• niggles
• scruples
• expostulations
• arguments
• statics
• dissents
• debates
• remonstrances
• demurrers
• protests
• exceptions
• conflicts
• demurrals
• challenges
• uncertainties
• rebellions
• skepticism
• questions
• hassles
• disobediences
• defiances
• demurs
• complaints
• suspicions
• difficulties
• stinks
• distrust
• reservations
• mistrust
• reluctances
• dubitations
• indeterminations
• incertitudes
• kicks
• fusses
• misdoubts
• dubieties

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• sanctions
• approvals
• agreements
• assents
• acceptances
• compliances
• acquiescences
• obediences