monstering

/ ˈmɒnstərɪŋ /

noun

1. informal.
   a severe reprimand or scolding; highly critical verbal attack

Example Sentences

At the same time, the word “invasive” has metaphorical freight, encouraging, as the American biologist Matthew K. Chew has written, the “monstering” of flora and fauna, which can make killing them seem like the central mission, diverting attention from the more difficult and demanding task of redressing environmental harm.

From New York Times

“The prime minister is in a funny place,” ran one kindly monstering a few days ago.

From The Guardian

The monstering of Michael Bloomberg brings a false comfort to all who hope that plutocracy is not supplanting democracy.

From The Guardian

The 12th seed is now one set down on Ons Jabeur who stepped up a level at 30-30, monstering a Konta second serve then hammering a forehand down the line.

From The Guardian

You failed no one—monsters are the ones who do the monstering, not you.

From Literature