BALLYRAG Synonyms
There is 1 hypernym of the word ballyrag. (close relations)
ballyragging
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 |