Definition of "tarring" [tarring]

• Present participle of tar. (verb)

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• "But while Bush's policy shifts have been numerous and notable, Democrats haven't succeeded yet in tarring him as a flip flopper, said American University political scientist James Thurber."
• "I do dislike the idea of tarring and feathering Barack Obama for every little thing he does, but this is somewhat embarrassing etiquette for a President of the United States."
• "Among the different inflictions purposed, none seemed to please them better, than the idea of tarring and feathering him, all which I would gladly have seen him endure, but the worst of it was, after all, the general was not in their power."