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Antonyms for gave a talking-to
| Grammar : Verb |
Definition of gave a talking-to
- As in scold : verb find fault with
- As in upbraid : verb scold
Synonyms for gave a talking-to
- abuse
- admonish
- asperse
- berate
- blame
- castigate
- cavil
- censure
- chasten
- chastise
- chew out
- chide
- criticize
- denounce
- disparage
- dress down
- expostulate
- give a talking-to
- jump on
- keep aft
- lay down the law
- lecture
- light into
- nag
- objurate
- preach
- put down
- rail
- rake over the coals
- rate
- ream
- rebuke
- recriminate
- reprimand
- reproach
- reprobate
- reprove
- revile
- take to task
- taunt
- tell off
- upbraid
- vilify
- vituperate
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