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单词 talking to
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Additional synonyms

in the sense of reproof
Definition
a severe blaming of someone for a fault
a reproof that she responded to right away
Synonyms
rebuke,
criticism,
condemnation,
censure,
reprimand,
reproach,
scolding,
ticking-off (informal),
chiding,
dressing-down (informal),
admonition,
tongue-lashing,
upbraiding,
sideswipe,
castigation,
reproval,
reprehension,
blame
in the sense of row
Definition
a reprimand
I can't give you a row for scarpering off.
Synonyms
telling-off,
talking-to (informal),
lecture,
reprimand,
ticking-off (informal),
dressing-down (informal),
rollicking (British, informal),
tongue-lashing,
reproof,
castigation,
flea in your ear (informal)
in the sense of scolding
He was given a scolding for offending his opponents.
Synonyms
ticking-off,
row,
lecture,
wigging (British, slang),
rebuke,
dressing-down,
telling-off (informal),
tongue-lashing,
piece of your mind,
(good) talking-to (informal)
in the sense of telling-off
I got a severe telling-off for not phoning him.
Synonyms
reprimand,
talking-to (informal),
row,
criticism,
lecture,
rocket (British, New Zealand, informal),
wigging (British, slang),
slating (informal),
censure,
rebuke,
reproach,
scolding,
ticking-off (informal),
dressing-down (informal),
reproof,
rap on the knuckles

Synonyms of 'talking-to'

talking-to

Explore 'talking-to' in the dictionary
(noun) 
Definition
a scolding or telling-off
(informal) 
He has had a good talking-to and regrets his actions.
Synonyms
reprimand
He has been given a severe reprimand.
lecture
Our captain gave us a stern lecture on safety.
rebuke
`Silly little boy' was his favourite expression of rebuke.
scolding
He was given a scolding for offending his opponents.
row
I can't give you a row for scarpering off.
criticism
wigging (British, slang)
slating (informal)
reproach
Her reproach was automatic.
ticking-off (informal)
dressing-down (informal)
telling-off (informal)
I got a severe telling-off for not phoning him.
reproof
a reproof that she responded to right away
rap on the knuckles
Opposites
praise
,
acclaim
,
commendation
,
approbation
,
encouragement

Additional synonyms

in the sense of lecture
Definition
a lengthy scolding
Our captain gave us a stern lecture on safety.
Synonyms
telling-off (informal),
rebuke,
reprimand,
talking-to (informal),
heat (slang, US, Canadian),
going-over (informal),
wigging (British, slang),
censure,
scolding,
chiding,
dressing-down (informal),
reproof,
castigation
in the sense of rebuke
Definition
a stern scolding
`Silly little boy' was his favourite expression of rebuke.
Synonyms
scolding,
censure,
reprimand,
reproach,
blame,
row,
lecture,
wigging (British, slang),
ticking-off (informal),
dressing-down (informal),
telling-off (informal),
admonition,
tongue-lashing,
reproof,
castigation,
reproval
in the sense of reproach
Definition
a scolding
Her reproach was automatic.
Synonyms
rebuke,
lecture,
wigging (British, slang),
censure,
reprimand,
scolding,
ticking-off (informal),
dressing-down (informal),
telling-off (informal),
admonition,
tongue-lashing,
reproof,
castigation,
reproval

Nearby words of
talking-to

  • talkative
  • talker
  • talking
  • talking-to
  • tall
  • tally
  • tame

Related terms of
talking-to

  • talk down to someone
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