Synonyms of lecture

nounA berating or scolding, especially if lengthy, formal or given in a stern or angry manner.

• dressing downA sustained rebuke or censure.
• going overA severe, thorough scolding.
• sermonA lengthy speech of reproval.
• beratingA scolding.
• browbeatingA scolding.
• chidingA scolding.
• chockling UK, dialectalA hectoring or scolding.
• dirdum ScotlandA scolding, a reproach.
• jawingA scolding.
• objurgationA strong rebuke or scolding.
• scoldingAn unloving succession of critical remarks, such as those directed by a parent towards a misbehaving child; an earful...
• throughgoing ScotlandA scolding; a severe reprimand or reproof.
• correption obsoleteA chiding, scolding; telling off.
• down the banks Ireland, datedA severe criticism, scolding, reprimand, or punishment.
• rixation obsoleteScolding; brawling.