nitpick Synonyms

sharpen a distinction find fault criticize excoriate trash subtilize slam roast quibbling quibble prevaricate mince matters pick holes refine a distinction pick nits make a fine distinction catch at straws be pedantic niggles nit-pick split hairs pick to pieces pull to pieces pettifog niggle niggling denounce denigrate criticise condemn complain censure cavil carp blame bicker disparage equivocate niggled nag maul lambaste knock hedge grumble fuss fence evade attack