1. present participle of gantlet; to run the gauntlet; to face a series of challenges or criticisms
Usage: often used in the phrase 'run the gantlet' or 'gantleting through'

1. the act or process of running the gauntlet; a severe test or ordeal
Usage: variant spelling of gauntlet in historical contexts

Examples

• The new policy faced gantleting criticism from all sides of the debate.
• She endured gantleting questions from the hostile audience.
• The candidate is gantleting through a series of tough interviews.
• Running the gantlet of media scrutiny proved exhausting for the executive.
• The proposal went through gantleting revisions before approval.
• He faced gantleting obstacles on his path to success.