Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun potshot

2 senses of potshot

Sense 1
potshot -- (a shot taken at an easy or casual target (as by a pothunter))
       => shooting, shot -- (the act of firing a projectile; "his shooting was slow but accurate")

Sense 2
potshot -- (criticism aimed at an easy target and made without careful consideration; "reporters took potshots at the mayor")
       => criticism, unfavorable judgment -- (disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings; "the senator received severe criticism from his opponent")