slating

noun

1. (countable, uncountable)Slates collectively.
2. (countable, uncountable)Material for slating.
3. (countable, informal, uncountable)A harsh criticism.

   “His new book got a real slating.”

   “"Ever been to a meeting before, sir?" "No," said Malone. "Don't know much about it, I expect." "No, I don't." "Well, well, we must expect a slating."”

verb

1. (form-of, gerund, participle, present)present participle and gerund of slate