slating

nouns

thin layers of rock used for roofing
slate, slating
a severely critical attack
"the reviewers gave his book a sound slating"
slating
is a type of (narrower)
disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
"the senator received severe criticism from his opponent"
criticism, unfavorable judgment
the act of laying slates for a roof
slating
is derived from
slate
is a type of (narrower)
the craft of a roofer
roofing