Oct. 14th, 2007

[identity profile] flaming-tyger.livejournal.com
cavil-verb [kav-uhl]
1. to raise irritating and trivial objections; find fault with unnecessarily (usually fol. by at or about): He finds something to cavil at in everything I say.
2. to oppose by inconsequential, frivolous, or sham objections: to cavil each item of a proposed agenda.

http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/cavil

The constant caviling on her part ensured that nothing that was proposed was accomplished, or even decided on.
Page generated Jun. 22nd, 2025 04:36 am
Powered by Dreamwidth Studios