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单词 talking-to
释义

talking-to

noun

talk·​ing-to ˈtȯ-kiŋ-ˌtü How to pronounce talking-to (audio)
: reprimand, lecture

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1875, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

talking-to

noun

talk·​ing-to
ˈtȯ-kiŋ-ˌtü
: an often wordy scolding

talking-to 1 of 2

noun

as in scolding

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • scolding
  • tongue-lashing
  • lecture
  • dressing-down
  • lesson
  • punishment
  • admonishment
  • chastisement
  • lash
  • castigation
  • admonition
  • remonstrance
  • rap
  • damnation
  • reprimand
  • criticism
  • business
  • devil
  • rebuke
  • disparagement
  • censure
  • belittlement
  • depreciation
  • reproof
  • condemnation
  • pan
  • deprecation
  • denunciation
  • excoriation
  • riot act
  • reproach
  • commination
  • stricture
  • objurgation

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • citation
  • commendation
  • endorsement
  • indorsement
  • praise
  • sanction
  • tribute
  • eulogy
  • honor
  • approval
  • acclamation
  • encomium
  • blessing
  • panegyric
  • plaudit(s)
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talking (to)

2 of 2

verb

present participle of talk (to)
as in speaking (to or with)
to communicate with by means of spoken words I had never talked to a real live cowboy before

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • speaking (to or with)
  • chatting (with)
  • engaging in conversation
  • addressing
  • conversing (with)
  • greeting
  • accosting
  • boarding
  • hailing
  • notifying
  • heralding
  • informing
  • telling
  • collaring
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