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REPRIMANDING Synonyms

There are 40 synonyms of the word reprimanding. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word reprimanding. (close relations)
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reprimandreprimanded

Best Alternative Words for REPRIMANDING

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admonishing
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• expressing reproof or reproach especially as a corrective

admonitory
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• serving to warn

• expressing reproof or reproach especially as a corrective

berating
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a severe rebuke

chiding
verbv
noun

• rebuking a person harshly

reprove
verbv
verb

• take to task

reproving
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• expressing reproof or reproach especially as a corrective

scolding
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• rebuking a person harshly

tongue-lashing
nounn
noun

• rebuking a person harshly

upbraiding
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a severe scolding

castigating
verbv
verb

• censure severely

• inflict severe punishment on

lambasting
verbv
verb

• beat with a cane

• censure severely or angrily

rebuking
verbv
noun

• an act or expression of criticism and censure

verb

• censure severely or angrily

remonstrative
adjectiveadj
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reproachable
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reproaching
verbv
noun

• a mild rebuke or criticism

• disgrace or shame

verb

• express criticism towards

dressing down
noun

• a severe scolding

rebuke
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an act or expression of criticism and censure

verb

• censure severely or angrily

berate
verbv
verb

• censure severely or angrily

censure
verb, nounv, n
noun

• harsh criticism or disapproval

• the state of being excommunicated

verb

• rebuke formally

chide
verbv
verb

• censure severely or angrily

Best Hypernyms For REPRIMANDING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for reprimanding, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (4)
criticise criticize knock criticism
Phrases (2)
pick apartunfavorable judgment

Alternatives for ADMONISHING

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