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talking-to
noun as in admonishment
noun as in admonition
noun as in lecture
Strongest match
Strong matches
Weak matches
noun as in reprimand
noun as in scolding
Weak match
noun as in tongue-lashing
Weak matches
Example Sentences
A renowned Brazilian tribal chief said Wednesday on the sidelines of UN climate talks that he would not hesitate to give the president a "talking-to" if he ignored concerns over oil exploration near the mouth of the Amazon River.
"I will make an appointment with him, and, if necessary, I will give him a talking-to so that he listens to me," said Raoni -- instantly recognizable for the large wooden plate in his lower lip.
It worked, although he got a talking-to about knowing his role.
Studio executives continuing to insist on that nonsense deserve Marvel’s first family to give them a disappointed talking-to, and send them to back their boardrooms without supper..
They could both use a talking-to from Piper, who is trying to get to the essence of her identity without male validation.
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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