BURN ONE'S EARS Synonyms: 69 Similar and Opposite Words

burn one's ears

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Definition of burn one's ears

as in reprimand

to criticize (someone) so as to correct a fault She burned his ears for not wearing a seatbelt.

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get after

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If Burrow can stay healthy and give the Bengals some early leads, Dexter Lawrence and the rest of that defensive front will have their opportunities to get after opposing QBs.

— Dan Pompei, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026
As an outside linebacker, Diaby gets paid to get after people.

— Rick Stroud, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Sep. 2026

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burnishing

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