Synonyms of chew out

chew out

verb

as in to scold

to criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings

the coach chews out even the stars of the team if they fail to show up for practice

Synonyms & Similar Words

• scold
• lecture
• reprimand
• blame
• rail (at or against)
• criticize
• bawl out
• call down
• ream (out)
• dress down
• rant (at)
• lay into
• rag
• jaw
• fault
• berate
• attack
• take to task
• read the riot act (to)
• chastise
• upbraid
• tongue-lash
• rate
• admonish
• keelhaul
• mock
• rebuke
• flay
• hammer
• reproach
• score
• remonstrate (with)
• castigate
• baste
• lambaste
• knock
• condemn
• chide
• pan
• crucify
• lace (into)
• lash
• denounce
• slam
• blast
• abuse
• revile
• reprove
• assail
• scourge
• censure
• put down
• harangue
• excoriate
• disparage
• ridicule
• reprehend
• vituperate
• scoff
• belittle
• scorn
• bad-mouth
• dis

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• approve
• endorse
• sanction
• praise
• extol
• laud

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of chew out

Kittens chew to relieve teething discomfort, while adult cats may chew out of boredom, stress or habit. — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 15 July 2026

It was widely reported that team president Masai Ujiri went into Casey’s office after Game 3 to chew out the coach for not preparing his team better to defend James’ memorable game-winner over OG Anunoby, who is now a Knick. — Eric Koreen, New York Times, 27 May 2026

The episode ends with Kyle’s mom chewing out Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for his actions in the ongoing war. — Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 25 Sep. 2025

About eight or nine hours into a punishing shoot, nerves were fraying, and Mike McGuirk was getting chewed out by a camera operator. — Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 4 Sep. 2025