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brickbat noun

  /ˈbɹɪkbæt/ , /ˈbɹɪkˌbæt/
  • A piece of brick, rock, etc., especially when used as a weapon (for example, thrown or placed in a sock or other receptacle and used as a club).
 murikka
  • (figurative) A piece of (sharp) criticism or a (highly) uncomplimentary remark.
 risu

brickbat verb

  /ˈbɹɪkbæt/ , /ˈbɹɪkˌbæt/
  • (figurative) To assail (someone or something) with (sharp) criticism.
 arvostella kärkevästi
  • To attack (someone or something) by swinging or throwing brickbats (noun sense 1).
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