1. fierce verbal attacks or criticisms
2. the firing of all guns on one side of a warship at the same time
Usage: nautical; historical
3. large printed sheets with information or advertisements, typically posted or distributed
Usage: historical

Examples

• The senator delivered broadsides against his opponent’s policies.
• The newspaper editorial contained broadsides against government corruption.
• The warship fired devastating broadsides at the enemy fleet.
• Naval battles often involved ships exchanging broadsides.
• Political broadsides were distributed throughout the town square.
• The candidate faced broadsides from multiple critics during the debate.