Telling-off


Synonyms for telling-off
noun reprimand; harsh criticism

condemnation
admonition
censure
disapproval
snub
reproach
punishment
rebuff
repulse
reprehension
correction

ostracism
castigation
rap
affliction
put-down
lesson
row
going-over
reproof
lecture
tongue-lashing

refusal
blame
comeuppance
scolding
remonstrance
expostulation
admonishment
dressing-down
rating
earful
objurgation

berating
chiding
upbraiding
reproval
bawling-out
chewing-out
hard time
kick in the teeth
slap in the face
talking-to

Antonyms for telling-off

encouragement
endorsement
praise

flattery
commendation
compliment

exoneration
approval
sanction

Synonyms
noun oral punishment

admonition
censure
rebuke
blame
comeuppance
scolding
reprehension

castigation
rap
admonishment
reproof
lecture
tongue-lashing
dressing-down

ragging
chiding
grooming
bawling out
calling down
going over
hard time

slap on wrist
talking-to
what for
piece of one’s mind

Antonyms

compliment
praise

commendation
forgiveness

reward

Synonyms
noun fight, ruckus

quarrel
trouble
controversy
squabble
dispute
words
tiff
wrangle
affray

racket
disturbance
castigation
scrap
commotion
altercation
reproof
lecture
tongue-lashing

noise
fuss
riot
brawl
fracas
fray
tumult
run-in
uproar

rumpus
reprimand
melee
falling-out
set-to
bickering
knock-down-drag-out
shouting match
talking-to

Antonyms

calm
quiet
tranquility

calmness
silence
agreement

peace
harmony
order

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