To assail with criticism.
To attack by throwing brickbats.
A piece of brick used as a weapon, especially if thrown, or placed in something like a sock and used as a club.
A criticism or uncomplimentary remark.
To be insensitive, insolent, or rude to (somebody); to affront or demean (someone).
Something causing disease or injury to the body or bodily processes; the injury so caused.
Something that causes offence (for example, by being of an unacceptable quality).
Action or form of speech deliberately intended to be rude; (countable) a particular act or statement having this effect.