flak
/flæk/
noun
- Strong criticism or opposition.
- The politician took a lot of flak for his controversial comments.
- The new policy drew flak from both sides of the debate.
- She caught flak from her boss for missing the deadline.
- Antiaircraft fire, especially from cannons or guns.
- The pilot's jacket was riddled with flak from the attack.
- Flak burst in the sky around the planes, forcing them to take evasive action.
- The bomber flew through heavy flak over the enemy city.