To complain or argue in a trivial or petty manner.
To contest, especially some trivial issue in a petty manner.
An objection or argument based on an ambiguity of wording or similar trivial circumstance; a minor complaint.
To criticize (someone or something) in an abusive or harsh manner.
To use abusive or harsh words.
To attack (someone or something) with abusive language; to revile, to vilify.
Of, characterized by, or relating to abusive or harsh criticism.
Which has been abusively or harshly criticized; also, deserving harsh criticism.