Synonyms of got after

got after

phrase

past tense of get after

as in admonished

to criticize (someone) so as to correct a fault

My professor got after me about my overdue assignments.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• admonished
• reprimanded
• got on
• blamed
• scolded
• criticized
• ticked off
• chid
• faulted
• rebuked
• burned one's ears
• reproached
• chewed out
• railed (at or against)
• reproved
• mocked
• dressed down
• condemned
• attacked
• keelhauled
• lectured
• knocked
• berated
• upbraided
• crucified
• censured
• scored
• assailed
• minimized
• slammed
• flayed
• harangued
• denounced
• jawed
• panned
• lambasted
• lashed
• rated
• ridiculed
• excoriated
• castigated
• abused
• put down
• reprehended
• disparaged
• belittled
• blasted
• scoffed
• derided
• deprecated
• bad-mouthed
• scorned
• dissed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• approved
• endorsed
• sanctioned
• praised
• hailed
• extolled
• applauded
• saluted
• lauded
• touted
• OK'd

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of got after

Remember how giddy everyone of an English persuasion got after that 4-2 victory? — Carl Anka, New York Times, 10 July 2026