CHEWED OUT Synonyms: 71 Similar and Opposite Words

chewed out

verb

past tense of chew out

as in scolded

to criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings the coach chews out even the stars of the team if they fail to show up for practice

Synonyms & Similar Words

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scolded
lectured
reprimanded
blamed
bawled out
criticized
called down
laid into
dressed down
reamed (out)
ranted (at)
railed (at or against)
ragged
attacked
tongue-lashed
upbraided
berated
chastised
admonished
rebuked
rated
read the riot act (to)
mocked
scored
flayed
took to task
hammered
keelhauled
reproached
remonstrated (with)
lambasted
faulted
basted
castigated
jawed
knocked
slammed
chided
laced (into)
condemned
crucified
reviled
lashed
chid
assailed
blasted
denounced
abused
panned
excoriated
censured
reproved
put down
ridiculed
scourged
disparaged
harangued
belittled
scoffed
vituperated
reprehended
scorned
bad-mouthed
dissed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

approved
endorsed
sanctioned
indorsed
praised
extolled
lauded

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