brickbatting

English

Etymology

From brickbat (noun) +‎ -ing.

Pronunciation

Noun

brickbatting (plural brickbattings)

  1. The act of attacking by swinging or throwing brickbats.
  2. (figurative) The act of assailing with (sharp) criticism.
    Synonyms: chastisement, panning, vituperation; see also Thesaurus:criticism

Verb

brickbatting

  1. present participle and gerund of brickbat
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