flak

Meanings

• a slick spokesperson who can turn any criticism to the advantage of their employer
• intense adverse criticism
  • "don't give me any flak"
• artillery designed to shoot upward at airplanes

Synonyms

ack-ack, ack-ack gun, antiaircraft, antiaircraft gun, attack, blast, fire, flack, flack catcher, flak catcher, pom-pom