Censure, informally (5)

I believe the answer is:

slate

(Other definitions for slate that I've seen before include "Criticise harshly" , "Scold; hard rock" , "Roofing plate" , "list of candidates" , "Bluish-grey colour" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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