2
evasion
2
faultfinding(noun, adjective, cut, hit, severe)
2
flak(noun, cut, hit, censure, blast)
2
hairsplitting(severe, obscure, harsh, critical, demanding)
2
hit(noun, verb, cut, censure, condemn)
2
hypercriticism
2
knock(noun, verb, cut, hit, censure)
2
legalistic
2
nagging(severe, harsh, cross, critical, contrary)
2
nice(adjective, correct, rough, tidy, demanding)
2
nit
2
nitpicking(obscure, critical, dissatisfied, unfavorable, disapproving)
2
paltering
2
pedant
2
slam(noun, verb, cut, hit, censure)
2
stricture(noun, cut, hit, censure, reproach)
2
swipe(noun, cut, hit, censure, reproach)
2
trifling
2
trivial
1
Bronx cheer(noun, expression, cut, hit, censure)
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