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What is another word for caviling?

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Adjective
Inclined to find fault too readily
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“There's nothing more infuriating than a caviling critic's attempts at nitpicking.”
Adjective
Not easy to please or satisfy
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Adjective
Feeling irritable, bad-tempered, or grumpy
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Adjective
Insincere or hypocritical in nature
Noun
A censure of someone or something on the basis of perceived faults or mistakes
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Noun
Excessive focus on minor details or arguments, often to avoid the main point
Verb
Present participle for to criticise for petty or frivolous reasons
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“My only gripe, and who am I to cavil at Shakespeare, is that Pacino and Irons do such a good job that the jiggery pokery at the end about rings and sworn faithfulness seems an irritant.”
Verb
Present participle for to complain or raise objections
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Present participle for to criticize or castigate severely
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Present participle for to speak ambiguously, unclearly or doubtfully, especially with intent to deceive
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Present participle for to argue about petty and trivial matters
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Present participle for to cause slight but persistent annoyance, discomfort, or anxiety to
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Present participle for to criticize or disparage adversely
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Present participle for to continuously remind or complain to (someone) in an annoying way
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