snipe at

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snipe at - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Snipe \Snipe\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Sniped; p. pr. & vb. n.
     Sniping.]
     1. To shoot or hunt snipe.
        [Webster 1913 Suppl.]
  
     2. To shoot at detached men of an enemy's forces at long
        range, esp. when not in action; -- often with at.
        [Webster 1913 Suppl.]
  
     snipe at, to aim petty or snide criticisms at (a person) in
        his absence.
        [PJC]