The difference between Cavil and Pettifog
When used as verbs, cavil means to criticise for petty or frivolous reasons, whereas pettifog means to quibble over trivial matters.
Cavil is also noun with the meaning: a petty or trivial objection or criticism.
check bellow for the other definitions of Cavil and Pettifog
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Cavil as a verb (intransitive):
To criticise for petty or frivolous reasons.
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Cavil as a noun:
A petty or trivial objection or criticism.
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Pettifog as a verb:
To quibble over trivial matters; nitpick.
Examples:
"Don't pettifog or we will soon grow weary."
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Pettifog as a verb:
To do a petty business as a lawyer, or carry out law business in a petty or tricky way.