slating

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Definitions

verb

To cover with slate.“The old church ledgers show that the roof was slated in 1775.”
To criticise harshly.“The play was slated by the critics.”
To schedule.“The election was slated for November 2nd.”
To anticipate or strongly expect.“The next version of our software is slated to be the best release ever.”

noun

Slates collectively.
Material for slating.
A harsh criticism.“His new book got a real slating.”

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Synonyms

scorcher scheduling slateful shindle slatt slab sloat slue shouldering slade slabstone slugging skiffer scantle slite tiling slitch

Rhymes

titillating captivating grating deprecating invigorating excruciating exhilarating fascinating exasperating stimulating

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