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brickbat

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of brickbat

an act or expression showing scorn and usually intended to hurt anotherʼs feelings

the brickbats were flying the night that those two bitchy divas were seated at the same table

Synonyms of brickbat

affront, barb, cut, dart, dig, dis (also diss) [slang], epithet, gird, 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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