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Brickbatting

Definition & Meaning

Pronunciation /ˈbɹɪkbætɪŋ/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Brickbatting is a noun meaning The act of attacking by swinging or throwing brickbats.

Meaning

The act of attacking by swinging or throwing brickbats.

More Meanings

  1. (figurative) The act of assailing with (sharp) criticism.
  2. present participle and gerund of brickbat

Word Forms

Synonyms for brickbatting

Depending on context, synonyms include chastisement, panning, vituperation, admonishment, castigation, censure.

chastisementpanningvituperationadmonishmentcastigationcensurecriticismcritiquedispraisediscommendationreprehension

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include bricking, dingbat, bashing, battering, bash, battue.

brickingdingbatbashingbatteringbashbattuepeltingarietationhittingbashfestbrick-busterstone-throwingbombardmentbatfowlingcaststickfightingbastingbottling

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