SCOLDING Synonyms
There are 40 synonyms of the word
scolding.
(exact relations)
There are 24 hypernyms of the word scolding. (close relations)
There are 24 hypernyms of the word scolding. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for SCOLDING
| Rank | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | admonishing | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 2 | admonitory | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 3 | berating | verb, adjectivev, adj | ||||
| 4 | chiding | verbv | ||||
| 5 | condemning | verb, adjectivev, adj | ||||
| 6 | ranting | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | ||||
| 7 | upbraiding | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 8 | castigating | verbv | ||||
| 9 | censuring | verbv | ||||
| 10 | chastising | verbv | ||||
| 11 | criticizing | verbv | ||||
| 12 | denouncing | verbv | ||||
| 13 | lambasting | verbv | ||||
| 14 | reprimanding | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 15 | reproaching | verbv | ||||
| 16 | berate | verbv | ||||
| 17 | chide | verbv | ||||
| 18 | grouch | nounn | ||||
| 19 | grumble | verbv | ||||
| 20 | jaw | nounn | ||||
Best Hypernyms For SCOLDING
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
scolding, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (20)
admonition
castigation
censure
complain
condemnation
criticise
criticism
criticize
denunciation
kick
knock
kvetch
lecture
plain
quetch
rebuke
remonstration
reprimand
reproach
upbraiding
Phrases (4)
disagreeable personpick apartsound offunpleasant person
