Pronunciation: /hɜrl ə brɪkbæt/
noun a brickbat - a piece of brick used as a weapon or for throwing
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
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.
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.
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