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give tongue-lashing

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Synonyms for give tongue-lashing

verb reprimand; criticize harshly
  • berate
  • censure
  • chide
  • give piece of one's mind
  • give tongue-lashing
  • lecture
  • rail
  • rake over the coals
  • rebuke
  • reproach
  • reprove
  • revile
  • scold
  • take to task
  • tick off
  • upbraid
  • vituperate

Antonyms for give tongue-lashing

  • compliment
  • praise
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More words related to give tongue-lashing

tell off

verb. reprimand; criticize harshly
  • berate
  • censure
  • chide
  • give piece of one's mind
  • give tongue-lashing
  • lecture
  • rail
  • rake over the coals
  • rebuke
  • reproach
  • reprove
  • revile
  • scold
  • take to task
  • tick off
  • upbraid
  • vituperate

told off

verb. reprimand; criticize harshly
Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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