blasting
v.v. to criticize someone very strongly and publicly. You use this when someone is being very loud or aggressive in their disapproval.
v. to criticize or denounce someone or something in a harsh, public, and aggressive manner. Often used in the context of media headlines or social media disputes.
The fans are blasting the coach for the team's loss.
After the controversial decision, thousands of users took to social media, blasting the company for its lack of transparency.
The editorial board spent the better part of the week blasting the proposed legislation, arguing that it would dismantle decades of progress in environmental protection.
From Middle English blastynge, equivalent to blast + -ing (present participle ending).
From Middle English blastyng, blastynge, equivalent to blast + -ing (gerundive ending).
The verb is transitive and requires a direct object; frequently appears in the present continuous tense in news headlines.