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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Firefighters quickly began hosing down the smoking reactor -- "they didn't let the fire spread," Solovyov said.

From Barron's • Apr. 25, 2026

Images from the scene showed an emergency team hosing down the landing gear on a Loganair ATR 72 aircraft, which had been due to depart at 10:05.

From BBC • Dec. 26, 2025

He kept hosing: “I could see progress from the helicopters.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 9, 2025

The prime minister promised back in September to allow veterans to get onto social hosing lists more easily.

From BBC • Nov. 8, 2024

A few were rushing to get out a special edition about the fire, while the rest were on the roof hosing it down with water.

From "The Great Fire" by Jim Murphy

hosing

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