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cavil vs chicane

chicane vs cavil

cavil and chicane both are nouns.

cavil and chicane both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
cavil Yes No Yes No
chicane Yes No Yes No
As verbs, cavil and chicane are synonyms defined as:
  • cavil and chicane: raise trivial objections
Other synonyms of cavil include carp.
cavil (noun) chicane (noun)
an evasion of the point of an argument by raising irrelevant distinctions or objections the use of tricks to deceive someone (usually to extract money from them)
a movable barrier used in motor racing; sometimes placed before a dangerous corner to reduce speed as cars pass in single file
a bridge hand that is void of trumps
cavil (verb) chicane (verb)
raise trivial objections raise trivial objections
defeat someone through trickery or deceit
Difference between cavil and chicane

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