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BALLYRAGGING Synonyms

There are 17 synonyms of the word ballyragging. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the word ballyragging. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for BALLYRAGGING

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admonishing
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• expressing reproof or reproach especially as a corrective

berating
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a severe rebuke

scolding
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• rebuking a person harshly

upbraiding
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a severe scolding

castigating
verbv
verb

• censure severely

• inflict severe punishment on

chastising
verbv
verb

• censure severely

criticizing
verbv
verb

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

• act as a critic

lambasting
verbv
verb

• beat with a cane

• censure severely or angrily

reprimanding
adjectiveadj
noun

• an act or expression of criticism and censure

verb

• rebuke formally

• censure severely or angrily

reproaching
verbv
noun

• a mild rebuke or criticism

• disgrace or shame

verb

• express criticism towards

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 BALLYRAGGING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for ballyragging, 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 ADMONISHING

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