gantleting

verb
  1. present participle of gantlet; to run the gauntlet; to face a series of challenges or criticisms
  2. Usage: often used in the phrase 'run the gantlet' or 'gantleting through'
noun
  1. the act or process of running the gauntlet; a severe test or ordeal
  2. Usage: variant spelling of gauntlet in historical contexts

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