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TELL OFF Synonyms

There are 15 synonyms of the phrase tell off. (exact relations)
There are 20 hypernyms of the phrase tell off. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for TELL OFF

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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

castigate
verbv
verb

• censure severely

• inflict severe punishment on

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

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

rebuke
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an act or expression of criticism and censure

verb

• 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

reprove
verbv
verb

• take to task

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

brush down
verb

• reprimand

Best Hypernyms For TELL OFF

Here is a list of related hypernyms for tell off, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (12)
berate chide jaw lambast lambaste lecture rag rebuke remonstrate reprimand scold trounce
Phrases (8)
bawl outcall downcall on the carpetchew outchew updress downhave wordstake to task

Alternatives for ADMONISH

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