Caviling and Obstinate

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Caviling adjective - Given to making or expressing unfavorable judgments about things.

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Obstinate and caviling are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Obstinate" instead an adjective "Caviling".

Nearby Words: cavil, cavilling

Obstinate adjective - Sticking to an opinion, purpose, or course of action in spite of reason, arguments, or persuasion.

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Caviling and obstinate are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Caviling" instead an adjective "Obstinate".

Nearby Words: obstinacy, obstinately

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