Antonyms for talking-to

Grammar : Noun

Spell : taw-king-too

Phonetic Transcription : ˈtɔ kɪŋˌtu

Definition of talking-to

As in lecture : noun speech of criticism
As in rebuke : noun reprimand; harsh criticism
As in reprimand : noun oral punishment
As in row : noun fight, ruckus

Example sentences :

He gave them a talking-to that was more emphatic than choice in its language.
Extract from : « The Ranche on the Oxhide » by Henry Inman

Let him pay, the beggar, its his own fault, and Ill give him a talking-to.
Extract from : « Egholm and his God » by Johannes Buchholtz

"Well—that talking-to you gave me has had its effect," proceeded Mrs. Fitzhugh.
Extract from : « The Grain Of Dust » by David Graham Phillips

For it had been about the “Novum” that Stan had given Strong that talking-to.
Extract from : « Gray youth » by Oliver Onions

For it had been about the "Novum" that Stan had given Strong that talking-to.
Extract from : « A Crooked Mile » by Oliver Onions

I meant to think over the talking-to that I should give Million when she returned.
Extract from : « Miss Million's Maid » by Bertha Ruck

You dont think so now, do you, after the talking-to Ive given you?
Extract from : « Maida's Little Shop » by Inez Haynes Irwin

Such Women need a good "talking-to," and if they are only not natural born fools, one good explanation often fixes matters.
Extract from : « Woman » by William J. Robinson

Theresa was minded to give the girl a talking-to; but she controlled herself, and quietly withdrew.
Extract from : « The Goose Man » by Jacob Wassermann

Mrs. Caiaphas had given Martha Kettle a talking-to, and they were both subdued, almost frightened.
Extract from : « Rejected of Men » by Howard Pyle

Synonyms for talking-to

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