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Brickbat

noun

/ˈbrɪk.bæt/

Meaning

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

The angry protesters threw brickbats at the building windows.

missile, projectile, criticism, censure

praise, compliment, support

throw brickbats, face brickbats, verbal brickbats

a person who refuses to submit to authority or comply with rules

The process of taking legal action; a lawsuit.

an underground chamber, especially one beneath a church, used as a burial place

Financial support provided by government or organizations for agriculture or production.

a person who avoids work or effort; an idler

a loop with a running knot used for hanging; a trap or snare