TONGUE-LASHED Synonyms: 71 Similar and Opposite Words

tongue-lashed

verb

past tense of tongue-lash

as in scolded

to criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings the drill sergeant tongue-lashed the recruits with a colorful litany of foulmouthed invectives

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

approved
endorsed
sanctioned
indorsed
praised
extolled
lauded

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