Synonyms of called to account

called to account

phrase

past tense of call to account

as in reprimanded

to express public or formal disapproval of

They were called to account for their misdeeds.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reprimanded
• censured
• condemned
• brought to account
• denounced
• punished
• criticized
• scolded
• objurgated
• rebuked
• reproached
• reproved
• admonished
• railed (at or against)
• told off
• cut up
• bawled out
• chewed out
• chastised
• dressed down
• ragged
• upbraided
• berated
• lectured
• scored
• castigated
• rated
• belittled
• jawed
• disparaged
• flayed
• deprecated
• keelhauled
• depreciated
• lambasted
• gibbeted

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• cited
• endorsed
• commended
• indorsed
• honored
• hailed
• acclaimed
• praised
• approved
• applauded
• sanctioned
• blessed
• eulogized
• lauded
• blest

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• cited
• endorsed
• commended
• indorsed
• honored
• hailed
• acclaimed
• praised
• approved
• applauded
• sanctioned
• blessed
• eulogized
• lauded
• blest

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