JAWED Synonyms: 112 Similar and Opposite Words

jawed

verb

past tense of jaw

as in scolded

to criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings you don't have to jaw me to death just because I bite my nails

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as in chatted

to engage in casual or rambling conversation just a group of girls sitting around the locker room and jawing about the usual stuff

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Recent Examples of jawed Carolina tough guy Nic Deslauriers jawed at Zadorov on the bench and appeared to be asking for a date at a later time in the game. —

Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 8 Apr. 2026 Herro then was called for a double-technical foul along with Kevin Durant, as the two jawed after a timeout. —

Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 28 Feb. 2026 But Woolen jawed at the Rams bench while backpedaling with his hands behind his back after the play. —

Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 31 Jan. 2026 Rockets star Kevin Durant is close with Drake, and the duo playfully jawed back and forth throughout the contest. —

Michael Saponara, Billboard, 30 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for jawed

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The child, now 6 years old, only hears her full name when she's being scolded — though Kendra and Bill are currently trying to undo that pattern.

— Rachel Raposas, PEOPLE, 27 May 2026
Katie Porter scolded, Tom Steyer channeled Bernie.

— Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 6 May 2026