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BERATING Synonyms

There are 29 synonyms of the word berating. (exact relations)
There are 14 hypernyms of the word berating. (close relations)
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admonishing
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• expressing reproof or reproach especially as a corrective

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

censuring
verbv
noun

• harsh criticism or disapproval

• the state of being excommunicated

verb

• rebuke formally

chastising
verbv
verb

• censure severely

criticizing
verbv
verb

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

• act as a critic

rebuking
verbv
noun

• an act or expression of criticism and censure

verb

• 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

chide
verbv
verb

• censure severely or angrily

jaw
nounn
noun

• the part of the skull of a vertebrate that frames the mouth and holds the teeth

• the bones of the skull that frame the mouth and serve to open it; the bones that hold the teeth

• holding device consisting of one or both of the opposing parts of a tool that close to hold an object

verb

• talk socially without exchanging too much information

• talk incessantly and tiresomely

• chew (food); to bite and grind with the teeth

• censure severely or angrily

lambast
verbv
verb

• beat with a cane

• censure severely or angrily

lambaste
verbv
verb

• beat with a cane

• censure severely or angrily

lecture
nounn
noun

• a speech that is open to the public

• a lengthy rebuke

• teaching by giving a discourse on some subject (typically to a class)

verb

• deliver a lecture or talk

• censure severely or angrily

rag
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• a small piece of cloth

• a week at British universities during which side-shows and processions of floats are organized to raise money for charities

• music with a syncopated melody (usually for the piano)

• newspaper with half-size pages

• a boisterous practical joke (especially by college students)

verb

• treat cruelly

• cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations

• play in ragtime

• harass with persistent criticism or carping

• censure severely or angrily

• break into lumps before sorting

rebuke
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an act or expression of criticism and censure

verb

• 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

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

Best Hypernyms For BERATING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for berating, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (13)
condemning criticise criticize knock reproving scolding upbraiding censuring chastising criticizing rebuking reprimanding reproaching
Phrases (1)
pick apart

Alternatives for ADMONISHING

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