Difference between Cavil and Chicane

What is the difference between Cavil and Chicane?

Cavil as a verb is to criticise for petty or frivolous reasons. while Chicane as a verb is to use chicanery, tricks or subterfuge.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To criticise for petty or frivolous reasons.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A petty or trivial objection or criticism

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To use chicanery, tricks or subterfuge.To deceive.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A temporary barrier, or serpentine curve, on a vehicular path, especially one designed to reduce speed.Chicanery.

We hope you now know whether to use Cavil or Chicane in your sentence.