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TONGUE-LASHING

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There is 1 meaning of the word Tongue-Lashing.

Tongue-Lashing - as a noun

Rebuking a person harshly

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
chiding14objurgation21scolding12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
rebuke12reprehension17reprimand14reproof12reproval13
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"She gave him a fierce tongue-lashing for forgetting their anniversary."
"The coach gave the players a stern tongue-lashing for their poor performance."
"After breaking the vase, he received a severe tongue-lashing from his mother."
"She received a tongue-lashing from her boss for constantly being late to work."
"The teacher gave the students a tongue-lashing for not completing their assignments."
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Is TONGUE-LASHING a valid Scrabble word?
No, tongue-lashing is NOT valid for Scrabble
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Is TONGUE-LASHING a valid Words With Friends word?
No, tongue-lashing is NOT valid for Words With Friends
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