Criticize and Cavil

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Criticize verb - To express one's unfavorable opinion of the worth or quality of.

Usage example: people who criticize every single idea that the principal has for improving the school

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Cavil is a synonym for criticize. In some cases you can use "Cavil" instead a verb "Criticize".

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

Usage example: caviled for hours about a single sentence

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Criticize is a synonym for cavil in quibble topic. You can use "Criticize" instead a verb "Cavil".

Nearby Words: caviling, cavilling

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