gave a talking-to

synonyms for gave a talking-to

• admonish
• berate
• blame
• castigate
• censure
• chide
• criticize
• denounce
• rebuke
• reprimand
• reproach
• taunt
• upbraid
• vilify
• abuse
• asperse
• cavil
• chasten
• disparage
• expostulate
• lecture
• nag
• preach
• rail
• rate
• ream
• recriminate
• reprobate
• reprove
• revile
• vituperate
• dress down
• give a talking-to
• jump on
• keep aft
• lay down the law
• light into
• objurate
• put down
• rake over the coals
• take to task
• tell off

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