potshot

Speech parts

1. potshot - Noun

2. potshot - Verb

Meaning

a shot taken at an easy or casual target (as by a pothunter)

criticism aimed at an easy target and made without careful consideration

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

savage bash attack slam chastise criticism gun shooting abuse blast rap monster insult carpet trash
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Antonyms

adore worship praise acclaim hail admire
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Hypernyms

shot criticism shooting unfavorable judgment

Phrases with the word

take a potshot

Anagrams

hotspot

Examples

reporters took potshots at the mayor Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

Potshaw potsherd potshop potsie potstick potsticker