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petty criticism

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Noun1.petty criticism - a petty disparagement
derogation, disparagement, depreciation - a communication that belittles somebody or something


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And, unlike the racial slurs or sexual comments found in illegal forms of harassment, workplace bullying tends to appear as petty criticism, the withholding of critical information, and/or false allegations of underperformance.
Byline: JACKIE ELDER I SHOULD like to respond to the petty criticisms and the unfounded allegations about myself, made in the course of the bail homes' motions in council on September 10.
The UO athletic department has been managed in a responsible and admirable manner, and President David Frohnmayer and Athletic Director Bill Moos should be complimented for their positive work on behalf of the university as a whole, not subjected to petty criticism by individuals suffering from a sense of misplaced entitlement.
 
 
 
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