TONGUE-LASHING Synonyms
There are 10 synonyms of the word
tongue-lashing.
(exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word tongue-lashing. (close relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word tongue-lashing. (close relations)
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Definition of TONGUE-LASHING
Definition of TONGUE-LASHING
Best Alternative Words for TONGUE-LASHING
| Rank | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | scolding | noun, adjectiven, adj | ||||
| 2 | castigation | nounn | ||||
| 3 | admonishment | nounn | ||||
| 4 | berating | verb, adjectivev, adj | ||||
| 5 | criticism | nounn | ||||
| 6 | lecture | nounn | ||||
| 7 | reprimand | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 8 | upbraiding | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 9 | chiding | verbv | ||||
| 10 | objurgation | nounn |
Best Hypernyms For TONGUE-LASHING
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
tongue-lashing, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
rebuke
reprehension
reprimand
reproof
reproval
Alternatives for SCOLDING
Words (31)
admonishingadmonitoryberatingchidingcondemningrantingupbraidingcastigatingcensuringchastisingcriticizingdenouncinglambastingreprimandingreproachingberatechidegrouchgrumblejawlambastlambastelecturenagnaggerragrebukeremonstratereprimandscoldertrouncePhrases (9)
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