Synonyms of burning one's ears

burning one's ears

phrase

present participle of burn one's ears

as in admonishing

to criticize (someone) so as to correct a fault

She burned his ears for not wearing a seatbelt.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• admonishing
• reprimanding
• getting on
• ticking off
• scolding
• blaming
• getting after
• criticizing
• railing (at or against)
• chiding
• dressing down
• faulting
• rebuking
• chewing out
• mocking
• reproving
• reproaching
• attacking
• lecturing
• condemning
• knocking
• berating
• rating
• upbraiding
• minimizing
• lashing
• flaying
• panning
• haranguing
• scoring
• disparaging
• slamming
• censuring
• putting down
• crucifying
• assailing
• denouncing
• keelhauling
• reprehending
• abusing
• lambasting
• belittling
• excoriating
• blasting
• castigating
• ridiculing
• deprecating
• jawing
• scoffing
• deriding
• bad-mouthing
• scorning
• dissing

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• approving
• endorsing
• sanctioning
• OK'ing
• praising
• saluting
• extolling
• applauding
• hailing
• touting
• lauding