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brickbats

NOUN
criticism
Synonyms
STRONGEST
denunciation objection
STRONG
animadversion aspersion blast carping cavil censure cut disparagement faultfinding flak hit knock opprobrium pan quibble reproof roast slam slap static stricture swipe vitriol zapper
WEAK
Bronx cheer bad press call down caviling critical remarks nit-picking panning put down rap on knuckles slap on wrist
Antonyms
STRONG
approval compliment flattery praise sanction
WEAK
estimation guess supposition

Example Sentences

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That 2,700-page doorstop, the fruit of 750 “editor-years,” was greeted with brickbats on its appearance in 1961.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 14, 2025

They’re all way out there throwing brickbats at each other.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 5, 2024

We can become cynical or angry and just throw brickbats.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 16, 2023

Francis seems calm about the brickbats that come his way.

From Washington Post • Jan. 29, 2023

I looked around and saw several brickbats scattered about.

From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright