Synonyms of sermon

15 similar words

Another word for sermon is lecture. Other synonyms of sermon are scolding, berating, chiding, browbeating and jawing.

Synonyms and similar words for sermon

browbeatingA scolding.
dressing downA sustained rebuke or censure.
lectureA berating or scolding, especially if lengthy, formal or given in a stern or angry manner.
beratingA scolding.
chidingA scolding.
chockling UK, dialectalA hectoring or scolding.
dirdum ScotlandA scolding, a reproach.
going overA severe, thorough scolding.
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.

noun Religious discourse; a written or spoken address on a religious or moral matter.
noun A lengthy speech of reproval.
verb To discourse to or of, as in a sermon.

What is another word for sermon?: Sermon has 15 synonyms on Word.ws, such as lecture, scolding, berating, chiding, browbeating and jawing.
What does sermon mean?: Sermon means religious discourse; a written or spoken address on a religious or moral matter.

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Last updated: 2026-09-02

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