reproval
81scolding — noun rebuking a person harshly • Syn: ↑chiding, ↑objurgation, ↑tongue lashing • Derivationally related forms: ↑objurgate (for: ↑objurgation), ↑scold, ↑ …
82talking to — noun a lengthy rebuke a good lecture was my father s idea of discipline the teacher gave him a talking to • Syn: ↑lecture, ↑speech • Derivationally related forms: ↑speechify (for: ↑ …
83tongue-lashing — noun rebuking a person harshly • Syn: ↑chiding, ↑scolding, ↑objurgation • Derivationally related forms: ↑objurgate (for: ↑objurgation), ↑scold ( …
84unfavorable judgment — noun disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings the senator received severe criticism from his opponent • Syn: ↑criticism • Derivationally related forms: ↑critical (for: ↑criticism), ↑criticise ( …
85upbraiding — noun a severe scolding • Syn: ↑castigation, ↑earful, ↑bawling out, ↑chewing out, ↑going over, ↑dressing down • Derivationally related forms: ↑upbraid, ↑castigate …
86what for — noun a strong reprimand • Hypernyms: ↑rebuke, ↑reproof, ↑reproval, ↑reprehension, ↑reprimand * * * noun [noncount] informal + somewhat old fashioned : harsh words or punishment Just wait until he gets home. I ll give him what for! …
87scold´er — scold «skohld», verb, noun. –v.t. to find fault with; blame with angry words: »His brother scolded him for breaking the baseball bat. –v.i. 1. to find fault; talk angrily: »Don t scold so much. 2. Obsolete. to quarrel noisily; brawl. ╂[< noun] …
