Hurl A Brickbat

Synonyms of hurl a brickbat

• throw a criticism
• launch an insult
• cast aspersion

Antonyms of hurl a brickbat

• praise
• compliment
• commend

Collocations of hurl a brickbat

insult someone

Frequency: 70 %

He hurled a brickbat to insult someone during the argument.

receive criticism

Frequency: 60 %

The author's new book received criticism after he hurled a brickbat at his critics.

throw accusations

Frequency: 50 %

The politician hurled a brickbat by throwing accusations at his opponent.

express disapproval

Frequency: 45 %

She hurled a brickbat to express her disapproval of the new policy.

cast aspersions

Frequency: 40 %

The tabloid newspaper often hurls brickbats by casting aspersions on celebrities.

Idiomatic Expressions for hurl a brickbat

• Phrase: hurl a brickbat
  Meaning: to criticize or attack someone harshly or unfairly
  Usage: She hurled a brickbat at her coworker during the meeting, causing tension in the office.