TONGUE-LASHING Synonyms

There are 10 synonyms of the word tongue-lashing. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word tongue-lashing. (close relations)

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Definition of TONGUE-LASHING

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	scolding				noun, adjectiven, adj
	noun • rebuking a person harshly
	castigation				nounn
	noun • a severe scolding • verbal punishment
	admonishment				nounn
	noun • a firm rebuke
	berating				verb, adjectivev, adj
	noun • a severe rebuke
	criticism				nounn
	noun • disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings • a serious examination and judgment of something • a written evaluation of a work of literature
	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
	reprimand				verb, nounv, n
	noun • an act or expression of criticism and censure verb • rebuke formally • censure severely or angrily
	upbraiding				verb, nounv, n
	noun • a severe scolding
	chiding				verbv
	noun • rebuking a person harshly
	objurgation				nounn
	noun • rebuking a person harshly

Best Hypernyms For TONGUE-LASHING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for tongue-lashing, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.

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TONGUE-LASHING Synonyms

Best Alternative Words for TONGUE-LASHING

Best Hypernyms For TONGUE-LASHING

Alternatives for SCOLDING