carping and unjust criticism
• (n.) Resemblance to Zoilus in style or manner; carping criticism; detraction.
Zo'i·lism noun 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.