potshot (Meaning)
potshot (n)
a shot taken at an easy or casual target (as by a pothunter)
criticism aimed at an easy target and made without careful consideration
Synonyms & Antonyms of potshot
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FAQs About the word potshot
a shot taken at an easy or casual target (as by a pothunter), criticism aimed at an easy target and made without careful consideration
bombardment, barrage, shower, blitz, hail, fusillade, cannonade, broadside,salvo, volley
compliment, hail, commend, hail, compliment, praise, praise,commend,laud, acclaim
The politician's opponent took a potshot at their personal life during the debate.
The journalist's article was filled with potshots at the celebrity's controversial behavior.
The bully took a potshot at the smaller kid, calling him names in front of others.
The critic's review was nothing but a potshot at the author's lack of originality.
