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telling-off
telling-off
synonyms
reprimand
admonition
reproof
dressing-down
admonishment
rebuke
wigging
scolding
castigation
lecture
ticking off
reproach
upbraiding
censure
remonstration
carpeting
lambasting
reproval
criticism
rap over the knuckles
tongue-lashing
rating
talking-to
bollocking
roasting
rollicking
rocket
blast
earful
caning
row
rap
tirade
bawling-out
diatribe
serve
harangue
slap on the wrist
chiding
berating
flea in one's ear
obloquy
condemnation
warning
slating
blowing-up
attack
philippic
caveat
caution
telling-off
definitions
noun
An instance of telling someone off, a reprimand or scolding.