The action of bite, v. in its various senses.

colloquial (originally U.S.). Trouble, unpleasantness, ‘hassle’; unstinting criticism or disparagement. Frequently in to give (make, have,etc.) grief.

colloquial (originally U.S.). A severely critical or dismissive review. In early use frequently in on the pan: (of a person) under reprimand or…

colloquial (originally U.S.). Severe criticism or denunciation; an instance of this. Cf. pan, v.3 6.

Scathing criticism, invective; also, an instance of this.

figurative. (A barrage of) abuse, adverse criticism.