handbagged

/ˈhændbæɡd/ /ˈhæmˌbæɡd/

Meanings

verb

Figuratively, to hit with a handbag; to attack verbally or subject to criticism (used of Margaret Thatcher).

Examples :

"The politician was handbagged by the journalist for her controversial remarks. "

Related Words

controversial adjective

/kɒn.tɹə.ˈvɜː.sjəl/ /kɑn.tɹə.ˈvɝ.si.əl/

Arousing controversy—a debate or discussion of opposing opinions.

"The school's new dress code was controversial, sparking debate among parents about its impact on students' freedom of expression. "

figuratively adverb

/ˈfɪɡjərətɪvli/ /ˈfɪɡərətɪvli/

(manner) In a figurative manner.

""The teacher said the student's idea was figuratively a gold mine, meaning it was very valuable and full of potential, but not actually made of gold." "

with adverb

/wɪθ/ /wɪð/

Along, together with others, in a group, etc.

"Do you want to come with?"

handbag noun

/ˈhæm.bəɡ/

(mainly Commonwealth) A small bag used by women (or sometimes by men) for carrying various small personal items.

"My sister took her handbag to school with her this morning. "

verbally adverb

/ˈvɜːrbəli/ /ˈvɜːrbəlli/

In a verbal manner; with words; by speaking.

"Dumbstruck with joy, she was unable to express herself verbally, but the gratitude in her face was evident to all."

subject adjective

/ˈsʌb.dʒɪkt/ /ˈsʌb.dʒɛkt/ /səbˈdʒɛkt/

Likely to be affected by or to experience something.

"The students are subject to strict rules about late arrivals. "

used verb

/juːzd/

To utilize or employ.

"The student used a calculator to solve the math problem. "

criticism noun

/ˈkɹɪtɪsɪzəm/

The act of criticising; a critical judgment passed or expressed

"The politician received a lot of public criticism for his controversial stance on the issue."

remarks noun

/ɹɪˈmɑːks/ /ɹɪˈmɑɹks/

A mark that replaces another mark.

"The editor made several pencil remarks on the first draft of the story, replacing entire sentences with shorter, clearer ones. "

attack noun

/əˈtæk/

An attempt to cause damage, injury to, or death of opponent or enemy.

"The bully's attack on the smaller child left him with a bruised arm. "

politician noun

/ˈpɒl.ɪ.tɪʃ.ən/ /pɑl.ɪˈtɪʃ.ən/

One engaged in politics, especially an elected or appointed government official.

"The politician spoke at the school assembly about the importance of community involvement. "

journalist noun

/ˈdʒɜːnəlɪst/ /ˈdʒɝnəlɪst/

The keeper of a personal journal, who writes in it regularly.

"My grandmother is a meticulous journalist, recording every detail of her daily life in her personal journal. "