1. a piece of brick, especially one used as a weapon
2. harsh criticism or censure
Usage: figurative

Examples

• The protesters threw brickbats at the police officers.
• He hurled a brickbat through the window during the riot.
• The mayor faced a barrage of brickbats from angry citizens.
• Critics launched verbal brickbats at the new policy.
• The editorial was full of brickbats aimed at the administration.
• She dodged the brickbat that came flying toward her head.
• The candidate weathered the brickbats from his opponents with grace.