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needle
provoke or annoy (someone) by continual criticism or questioning.
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rebuke
an expression of sharp disapproval or criticism.
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reprise
a repetition or further performance of something.
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carping
difficult to please; critical.
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demur
raise doubts or objections or show reluctance.
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