Synonyms for flak

Noun

1. flak catcher, flak, flack catcher, flack, spokesperson, interpreter, representative, voice

usage: a slick spokesperson who can turn any criticism to the advantage of their employer

2. fire, attack, flak, flack, blast, criticism, unfavorable judgment

usage: intense adverse criticism; "Clinton directed his fire at the Republican Party"; "the government has come under attack"; "don't give me any flak"

3. antiaircraft, antiaircraft gun, flak, flack, pom-pom, ack-ack, ack-ack gun, gun

usage: artillery designed to shoot upward at airplanes