Complaint and Cavil

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Complaint noun - A feeling or declaration of disapproval or dissent.

Usage example: the condo development proceeded despite the complaints of the neighborhood residents

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Cavil is a synonym for complaint in discontent topic. In some cases you can use "Cavil" instead a noun "Complaint".

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

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Complaint is a synonym for cavil. You can use "Complaint" instead a noun "Cavil".

Nearby Words: caviling, cavilling

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