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carping(adjective, cut, mean, hit)
6
faultfinding(adjective, cut, mean, hit)
3
criticism(censure, reproach, disapproval, condemnation)
3
hairsplitting(severe, harsh, critical, demanding)
3
nit-picking(adjective, cut, hit, severe)
2
animadversion(cut, hit, censure, reproach)
2
aspersion(cut, hit, censure, reproach)
2
bad press(expression, cut, hit, censure)
2
bickering
2
cavil(cut, hit, censure, blast)
2
chicanery
2
fencing
2
flak(cut, hit, censure, blast)
2
hit(cut, censure, reproach, disapproval)
2
knock(cut, hit, censure, reproach)
2
quibble(cut, hit, censure, blast)
2
slam(cut, hit, censure, reproach)
2
stricture(cut, hit, censure, reproach)
2
swipe(cut, hit, censure, reproach)
1
Bronx cheer(expression, cut, hit, censure)
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