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BALLYRAG Synonyms

There are 20 synonyms of the word ballyrag. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the word ballyrag. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for BALLYRAG

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admonish
verbv
verb

• advise or counsel in terms of someone's behavior

• warn strongly; put on guard

• take to task

berate
verbv
verb

• censure severely or angrily

censure
verb, nounv, n
noun

• harsh criticism or disapproval

• the state of being excommunicated

verb

• rebuke formally

chastise
verbv
verb

• censure severely

criticize
verbv
verb

• find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws

• act as a critic

lambaste
verbv
verb

• beat with a cane

• censure severely or angrily

remonstrate
verbv
verb

• argue in protest or opposition

• present and urge reasons in opposition

• censure severely or angrily

reprimand
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an act or expression of criticism and censure

verb

• rebuke formally

• censure severely or angrily

reproach
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a mild rebuke or criticism

• disgrace or shame

verb

• express criticism towards

revile
verbv
verb

• spread negative information about

scold
verbv
noun

• someone (especially a woman) who annoys people by constantly finding fault

verb

• censure severely or angrily

• show one's unhappiness or critical attitude

upbraid
verbv
verb

• express criticism towards

vilify
verbv
verb

• spread negative information about

browbeat
verbv
verb

• be bossy towards

• discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate

bully
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a cruel and brutal fellow

• a hired thug

adjective satellite

• excellent

verb

• be bossy towards

• discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate

bullyrag
verb, nounv, n
verb

• be bossy towards

hector
verb, nounv, n
noun

• (Greek mythology) a mythical Trojan who was killed by Achilles during the Trojan War

verb

• be bossy towards

strong-arm
verbv
adjective satellite

• impelled by physical force especially against resistance

verb

• use force against

• be bossy towards

• use physical force against

boss around
verbv
verb

• be bossy towards

push around
verbv
verb

• be bossy towards

Best Hypernyms For BALLYRAG

Here is a list of related hypernyms for ballyrag, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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intimidate

Alternatives for ADMONISH

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