🧱Brickbat

noun
/ˈbrɪk.bæt/

Meaning

a piece of brick, especially one used as a missile; harsh criticism or censure

Example Sentences

The angry protesters threw brickbats at the building windows.

Synonyms

missile, projectile, criticism, censure

Antonyms

praise, compliment, support

Collocations

throw brickbats, face brickbats, verbal brickbats

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