noun
a remark or criticism that is harsh and intended to hurt someone's feelings
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The critic's review was filled with brickbats, pointing out every flaw in the performance.
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I can't believe she threw so many brickbats at him during the meeting.
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The online debate turned into a brickbat throwing contest between the two rival fan groups.
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Her words were like brickbats, hitting him hard with their harsh criticism.