**The expression of disapproval of someone or something based on perceived faults or mistakes** The expression of disapproval of someone or something based on perceived faults or mistakes. Pegged by Dr. John Gottman as one of the [[4 Horsemen of Divorce]]. **** # More ## Source - Google's Definition, verbatim - [[Blink]] ## Related - [[Stonewalling]] - [[Contempt]] - [[Defensiveness]]