Synonyms of bring to account

bring to account

phrase

as in censure

to express public or formal disapproval of

The treasurer was brought to account in front of the whole town.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• censure
• reprimand
• call to account
• condemn
• denounce
• punish
• criticize
• scold
• objurgate
• reproach
• rebuke
• rail (at or against)
• reprove
• cut up
• admonish
• dress down
• chew out
• bawl out
• tell off
• chastise
• rag
• lecture
• jaw
• berate
• gibbet
• upbraid
• rate
• castigate
• disparage
• score
• flay
• belittle
• keelhaul
• deprecate
• depreciate
• lambaste

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• cite
• honor
• commend
• endorse
• hail
• praise
• approve
• applaud
• sanction
• acclaim
• bless
• eulogize
• laud