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TELL OFF Synonyms

There are 15 synonyms of the phrase tell off. (exact relations)
There are 20 hypernyms of the phrase tell off. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for TELL OFF

RankWordSave?More Syns..UsageType
1admonish
verbv
2berate
verbv
3castigate
verbv
4censure
verb, nounv, n
5chastise
verbv
6criticize
verbv
7lambaste
verbv
8lecture
nounn
9rebuke
verb, nounv, n
10reprimand
verb, nounv, n
11reproach
verb, nounv, n
12reprove
verbv
13scold
verbv
14upbraid
verbv
15brush down

Best Hypernyms For TELL OFF

Here is a list of related hypernyms for tell off, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (12)
berate chide jaw lambast lambaste lecture rag rebuke remonstrate reprimand scold trounce
Phrases (8)
bawl outcall downcall on the carpetchew outchew updress downhave wordstake to task

Alternatives for ADMONISH

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