brick·bat 
/ˈbrɪkˌbæt/ noun
plural brick·bats /ˈbrɪkˌbæt/ noun [count] : a criticism or rude comment
▪ The candidates resorted to hurling brickbats at one another. ▪ For all the brickbats it has received, it's a good plan.
▪ The candidates resorted to hurling brickbats at one another. ▪ For all the brickbats it has received, it's a good plan.
