Synonyms: antiaircraft, antiaircraft gun, ack-ack, ack-ack gun, flack, flak, pom-pom
Definition: artillery designed to shoot upward at airplanes
Similar words: gun
Definition: a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
Synonyms: fire, flack, flak, attack, blast
Definition: intense adverse criticism
Usage: Clinton directed his fire at the Republican Party; the government has come under attack; don't give me any flak
Similar words: criticism, unfavorable judgment
Definition: disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
Usage: the senator received severe criticism from his opponent
Synonyms: flack, flack catcher, flak, flak catcher
Definition: a slick spokesperson who can turn any criticism to the advantage of their employer
Similar words: spokesperson, interpreter, representative, voice
Definition: an advocate who represents someone else's policy or purpose
Usage: the meeting was attended by spokespersons for all the major organs of government