Synonyms of scolding
15 similar words
Another word for scolding is lecture. Other synonyms of scolding are sermon, berating, chiding, browbeating and jawing.
Synonyms and similar words for scolding
nounAn unloving succession of critical remarks, such as those directed by a parent towards a...
- beratingA scolding.
- chidingA scolding.
- objurgationA strong rebuke or scolding.
- browbeatingA scolding.
- chockling UK, dialectalA hectoring or scolding.
- dirdum ScotlandA scolding, a reproach.
- dressing downA sustained rebuke or censure.
- going overA severe, thorough scolding.
- jawingA scolding.
- lectureA berating or scolding, especially if lengthy, formal or given in a stern or angry manner.
- sermonA lengthy speech of reproval.
- 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.
Meaning of scolding
- noun An unloving succession of critical remarks, such as those directed by a parent towards a misbehaving child; an earful; dressing down.
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Questions about synonyms of scolding
- What is another word for scolding?
- Scolding has 15 synonyms on Word.ws, such as lecture, sermon, berating, chiding, browbeating, jawing and objurgation.
- What does scolding mean?
- Scolding means an unloving succession of critical remarks, such as those directed by a parent towards a misbehaving child; an earful; dressing down.
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