potshot

English Thesaurus

1. a shot taken at an easy or casual target (as by a pothunter) (noun.act)

hypernym	:	shooting, shot,
definition	:	the act of firing a projectile (noun.act)

2. criticism aimed at an easy target and made without careful consideration (noun.communication)

hypernym	:	criticism, unfavorable judgment,
definition	:	disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings (noun.communication)