Bring candid eyes the perusal of men's works, and let not Zoilism or detraction blast well-intended labors. --Sir T. Browne. [1913 Webster]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
Zoilism — /zōˈi li zm/ noun Carping and unjust criticism Zoilˈean adjective Characteristic of Zoilus, a Greek grammarian who flourished in the time of Philip of Macedon, and criticized Homer with such asperity that his name became proverbial for a captious … Useful english dictionary
Hypercriticism — Hy per*crit i*cism, n. Excessive criticism, or unjust severity or rigor of criticism; zoilism. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Zoilean — Zoilˈean adjective Characteristic of Zoilus, a Greek grammarian who flourished in the time of Philip of Macedon, and criticized Homer with such asperity that his name became proverbial for a captious and malignant critic • • • Main Entry:… … Useful english dictionary
Zoilist — Zōˈilist noun A carping critic • • • Main Entry: ↑Zoilism … Useful english dictionary
