Chide and Cavil

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Chide verb - To criticize (someone) usually gently so as to correct a fault.

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Cavil and chide are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Cavil" instead a verb "Chide".

Nearby Word: chiding

Cavil verb - To make often peevish criticisms or objections about matters that are minor, unimportant, or irrelevant.

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Chide and cavil are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Chide" instead a verb "Cavil".

Nearby Words: caviling, cavilling

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