Synonyms of calling to account

calling to account

phrase

present participle of call to account

as in reprimanding

to express public or formal disapproval of

They were called to account for their misdeeds.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reprimanding
• censuring
• denouncing
• condemning
• punishing
• bringing to account
• criticizing
• scolding
• objurgating
• railing (at or against)
• rebuking
• reproaching
• cutting up
• reproving
• dressing down
• admonishing
• bawling out
• chewing out
• telling off
• chastising
• lecturing
• upbraiding
• berating
• gibbeting
• ragging
• rating
• disparaging
• belittling
• castigating
• flaying
• scoring
• jawing
• deprecating
• depreciating
• keelhauling
• lambasting

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• citing
• endorsing
• commending
• honoring
• applauding
• praising
• hailing
• approving
• blessing
• acclaiming
• sanctioning
• eulogizing
• lauding