Hurl A Brickbat

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Pronunciation: /hɜrl ə brɪkbæt/

Definitions of hurl a brickbat

noun a brickbat - a piece of brick used as a weapon or for throwing

Example Sentences

A1 He hurled a brickbat at the window in anger.

A2 The children were warned not to hurl a brickbat at each other.

B1 The politician's speech was met with a brickbat from the audience.

B2 The controversial decision by the committee was met with a brickbat from the public.

C1 The artist's new exhibit was met with a brickbat from the art critics.

C2 The CEO's decision to cut employee benefits was met with a brickbat from the entire staff.

verb hurl - to throw with force or violence

Example Sentences

A1 She hurled a brickbat at the wall in frustration.

A2 The child accidentally hurled a brickbat through the window.

B1 The angry protester hurled a brickbat at the police officer.

B2 The rival team's supporters hurled a brickbat at the opposing team's bus.

C1 The politician was criticized for hurling a brickbat at his opponent during the debate.

C2 The journalist's article was filled with accusations and brickbats hurled at the government.

Examples of hurl a brickbat in a Sentence

formal The politician decided to hurl a brickbat at his opponent during the debate.

informal I can't believe she actually hurled a brickbat at him during the argument!

slang She was so angry that she just hurled a brickbat at him out of nowhere.

figurative Instead of hurling a brickbat, try to have a civil conversation to resolve the issue.

Grammatical Forms of hurl a brickbat

past tense

hurled

plural

hurl brickbats

comparative

more brickbats

superlative

most brickbats

present tense

hurls a brickbat

future tense

will hurl a brickbat

perfect tense

has hurled a brickbat

continuous tense

is hurling a brickbat

singular

hurl a brickbat

positive degree

hurl a brickbat

infinitive

to hurl a brickbat

gerund

hurling a brickbat

participle

hurling a brickbat

Origin and Evolution of hurl a brickbat

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The phrase 'hurl a brickbat' originates from the practice of throwing bricks as a form of protest or criticism.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the literal act of throwing bricks has evolved into a figurative expression meaning to criticize or attack someone harshly.