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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 group of lines forming a unit in a poem or song

An elaborate musical composition for a full orchestra, typically in four movements.

a group of similar things or people positioned close together

the strength and vitality required for sustained physical or mental activity

The action or process of innovating; a new method, idea, product, etc.

A gift or payment to a common fund or collection.