Brickbat

Synonyms of brickbat

• criticism
• rebuke
• censure

Antonyms of brickbat

• praise
• approval
• compliment

Collocations of brickbat

throw brickbats

Frequency: 80 %

The audience started to throw brickbats at the performer.

receive brickbats

Frequency: 70 %

The politician received brickbats for his controversial statement.

brickbat criticism

Frequency: 60 %

The artist faced brickbat criticism for his latest painting.

brickbat remarks

Frequency: 50 %

She was hurt by the brickbat remarks made by her colleagues.

harsh brickbats

Frequency: 45 %

The film received harsh brickbats from the critics.

Idiomatic Expressions for brickbat

• Phrase: brickbat diplomacy
  Meaning: the practice of using harsh or critical language in diplomatic relations
  Usage: The ambassador engaged in brickbat diplomacy during the negotiations.