Synonyms of burn one's ears

burn one's ears

phrase

as in reprimand

to criticize (someone) so as to correct a fault

She burned his ears for not wearing a seatbelt.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reprimand
• admonish
• get on
• scold
• get after
• blame
• criticize
• rail (at or against)
• fault
• chide
• rebuke
• tick off
• mock
• reproach
• chew out
• reprove
• dress down
• attack
• pan
• jaw
• lecture
• minimize
• condemn
• rate
• knock
• lash
• harangue
• berate
• flay
• abuse
• censure
• score
• keelhaul
• upbraid
• blast
• crucify
• ridicule
• put down
• disparage
• assail
• slam
• denounce
• deprecate
• castigate
• scoff
• dis
• belittle
• bad-mouth
• deride
• excoriate
• lambaste
• scorn
• reprehend

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• approve
• OK
• sanction
• endorse
• praise
• hail
• salute
• applaud
• tout
• laud
• extol