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called to account

phrase , past tense of call to account

Synonyms and Antonyms of called to account

to express public or formal disapproval of

They were called to account for their misdeeds.

Synonyms of called to account

censured, condemned, denounced, objurgated, rebuked, reprimanded, reproached, reproved

Words Related to called to account

admonished, chastised

castigated, punished

bawled out, berated, chewed out, cut up, dressed down, flayed, gibbeted, jawed, keelhauled, lambasted, lectured, ragged, railed (at or against), rated, scolded, scored, told off, upbraided

belittled, criticized, deprecated, depreciated, disparaged

Phrases Synonymous with called to account

brought to account

Near Antonyms of called to account

acclaimed, applauded, hailed, honored

eulogized, lauded, praised

approved, blessed (also blest), sanctioned

Antonyms of called to account

cited, commended, endorsed (also indorsed)

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