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Zoilism

Zoilism \Zo"i*lism\, n. Resemblance to Zoilus in style or manner; carping criticism; detraction.

Bring candid eyes the perusal of men's works, and let not Zoilism or detraction blast well-intended labors.
--Sir T. Browne.

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zoilism

n. (context obsolete English) nagging or carping criticism