Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Chew Out.
Chew Out - as a verb
Censure severely or angrily
Example: "The mother scolded the child for entering a stranger's car"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bawl outberatecall downcall on the carpetchew upchidedress downhave wordsjawlambastlambastelectureragrebukeremonstratereprimandscoldtake to tasktrounceHypernyms (Closely Related)
criticisecriticizeknockpick apartHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"I couldn't believe it when I saw my boss chew out my colleague in front of everyone."
"The coach started to chew out the players for their poor performance in the game."
"I had to chew out my roommate for constantly leaving a mess in the kitchen."
"My boss will chew out anyone who shows up late to the meeting."
"The teacher will chew out anyone caught cheating on the exam."