Synonyms of bringing to account

bringing to account

phrase

present participle of bring to account

as in reprimanding

to express public or formal disapproval of

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reprimanding
• censuring
• denouncing
• condemning
• calling to account
• punishing
• scolding
• criticizing
• objurgating
• cutting up
• railing (at or against)
• rebuking
• reproaching
• reproving
• dressing down
• admonishing
• bawling out
• chewing out
• telling off
• chastising
• berating
• lecturing
• gibbeting
• upbraiding
• ragging
• disparaging
• castigating
• rating
• belittling
• flaying
• scoring
• jawing
• keelhauling
• deprecating
• depreciating
• lambasting

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• citing
• endorsing
• indorsing
• commending
• honoring
• applauding
• hailing
• praising
• approving
• blessing
• sanctioning
• acclaiming
• eulogizing
• lauding

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• citing
• endorsing
• indorsing
• commending
• honoring
• applauding
• hailing
• praising
• approving
• blessing
• sanctioning
• acclaiming
• eulogizing
• lauding

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