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CHEWING OUT Synonyms

There are 6 synonyms of the phrase chewing out. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the phrase chewing out. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for CHEWING OUT

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castigation
nounn
noun

• a severe scolding

• verbal punishment

earful
nounn
noun

• an outpouring of gossip

• a severe scolding

going-over
nounn
noun

• a careful and thorough inspection

• a severe scolding

upbraiding
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a severe scolding

bawling out
verbv
noun

• a severe scolding

dressing down
noun

• a severe scolding

Best Hypernyms For CHEWING OUT

Here is a list of related hypernyms for chewing out, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
rebuke reprehension reprimand reproof reproval

Alternatives for CASTIGATION

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