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also: micro-criticism, microcriticism, micro-criticize, micro-criticized 1: A statement, action, or incident regarded as an instance of indirect, subtle, or unintentional expression of disapproval of someone or something based on perceived faults or mistakes. 2: Criticising someone by using a different person as an example. Not necessarily intentional. 3: Intentionally criticising a person covertly, in an easily deniable way, as the actual subject being criticized is not referenced directly, but is only hinted at through situational context. A technique sometimes used in "gaslighting".
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