telling-off

admonition censure condemnation disapproval punishment rebuff reproach snub

admonishment affliction berating blame castigation chiding comeuppance correction earful expostulation going-over lecture lesson objurgation ostracism put down rap rating refusal remonstrance reprehension reproof reproval repulse row scolding tongue-lashing upbraiding

bawling-out chewing-out dressing-down hard time kick in the teeth slap in the face talking-to

approval encouragement endorsement exoneration praise sanction

commendation flattery

compliment

admonition censure rebuke

admonishment blame castigation chiding grooming lecture ragging rap reprehension reproof scolding tongue-lashing

bawling-out calling down dressing-down hard time piece of one's mind slap on wrist talking-to what for

compliment praise

commendation

forgiveness reward

controversy dispute quarrel squabble trouble

affray altercation bickering brawl castigation commotion disturbance fracas fray fuss lecture melee noise racket reprimand reproof riot rumpus run-in scrap set-to tiff tongue-lashing tumult uproar words wrangle

falling-out knock-down-drag-out shouting match

agreement peace

calm calmness harmony order quiet silence tranquility

sermon

castigation censure chiding going-over harangue moralism preaching preachment rebuke reprimand reproof scolding

dressing-down talking-to

compliment praise