<p><strong>Verb (used without object):</strong></p><ul><li>to find fault or complain querulously or unreasonably; be niggling in criticizing; cavil.</li><li>to carp at minor errors.</li></ul><p><strong>Synonyms:</strong></p><ul><li>censure</li><li>condemn</li><li>deprecate</li><li>criticize</li></ul><p><strong>Noun:</strong></p><ul><li>a peevish complaint.</li></ul>