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brickbat

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of brickbat

an act or expression showing scorn and usually intended to hurt another's feelings

The candidates were reduced to hurling brickbats at each other.

Synonyms of brickbat

affront, barb, cut, dart, dig, epithet, indignity, insult, name, offense (or offence), outrage, personality, poke, put-down, sarcasm, slap, slight, slur

Words Related to brickbat

catcall, gibe (or jibe), jeer, mock, quip, sneer, taunt

abuse, invective, vituperation

disapproval, opprobrium

disgrace, dishonor, shame

attack, criticism, knock, slam, swipe

torment, torture

Near Antonyms of brickbat

accolade, commendation, compliment

acclaim, applause, praise

adulation, flattery

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