sniping
noun /ˈsnaɪpɪŋ/
/ˈsnaɪpɪŋ/
[uncountable]- the action of shooting at somebody from a hiding place, usually from a distance
- Aid workers remain in the area despite continuous sniping.
- the act of criticizing somebody in an unpleasant way
- He has faced constant sniping about his leadership.