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bringing to account

phrase , present participle of bring to account

Synonyms and Antonyms of bringing to account

to express public or formal disapproval of

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

Synonyms of bringing to account

censuring, condemning, denouncing, objurgating, rebuking, reprimanding, reproaching, reproving

Words Related to bringing to account

admonishing, chastising

castigating, punishing

bawling out, berating, chewing out, cutting up, dressing down, flaying, gibbeting, jawing, keelhauling, lambasting, lecturing, ragging, railing (at or against), rating, scolding, scoring, telling off, upbraiding

belittling, criticizing, deprecating, depreciating, disparaging

Phrases Synonymous with bringing to account

calling to account

Near Antonyms of bringing to account

acclaiming, applauding, hailing, honoring

eulogizing, lauding, praising

approving, blessing, sanctioning

Antonyms of bringing to account

citing, commending, endorsing (also indorsing)

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