Definitions

hosing

[hoh-zing] / ˈhoʊ zɪŋ /

NOUN

abuse

Synonyms

STRONG

blame castigation censure curse curses defamation derision insults invective knifing libel obloquy opprobrium put down quinine reproach revilement scolding signifying slander swearing tirade upbraiding vilification vituperation

WEAK

bad-mouthing kicking around pushing around

Antonyms

STRONG

approval commendation compliment exaltation flattery praise

WEAK

acclamation adulation aid help plaudit preservation respect

NOUN

scam

Synonyms

STRONGEST

blackmail deceit deception extortion fraud hoax racket ripoff shakedown sham

STRONG

cheating con double-dealing flimflam hustle sting

WEAK

con game crooked deal dirty pool double cross fast one shady deal shell game snow job sucker game

NOUN

snow job

Synonyms

WEAK

bill of goods con conning flattery flimflam ripoff scam smoke and mirrors soft sell soft soap song and dance the business

Example Sentences

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Tale as old as time, job as old as crime: Hosing the deceased.

From Washington Post • Aug. 3, 2017

Hosing down sidewalks, driveways and other hard surfaces would be banned along with washing vehicles without a shut-off nozzle.

From Washington Times • Jul. 15, 2014

Hosing down the reactors from outside has left the facility with well over 100,000 tons of irradiated water.

From BBC • Jul. 4, 2011

Hosing or shoveling the ash was only a slightly more effective way of getting rid of it.

From Time Magazine Archive

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