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told off

verb as in reprimand; criticize harshly

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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

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About noon, the Yungfrau hove-to off the cave, and the troops were told-off into the boats.

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On this page you'll find 19 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to told off, such as: berate, censure, chide, lecture, rail, and rake over the coals.

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