Synonyms of laid into

laid into

phrase

past tense of lay into

as in scolded

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

His parents laid into him for wrecking the car.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• scolded
• lectured
• reprimanded
• blamed
• chewed out
• called down
• criticized
• dressed down
• reamed (out)
• railed (at or against)
• bawled out
• ranted (at)
• ragged
• berated
• attacked
• upbraided
• tongue-lashed
• admonished
• read the riot act (to)
• chastised
• took to task
• flayed
• scored
• remonstrated (with)
• keelhauled
• reproached
• mocked
• hammered
• lambasted
• rebuked
• rated
• basted
• castigated
• jawed
• faulted
• laced (into)
• chided
• knocked
• slammed
• condemned
• lashed
• reviled
• assailed
• chid
• crucified
• blasted
• denounced
• abused
• panned
• reproved
• put down
• ridiculed
• reprehended
• excoriated
• disparaged
• harangued
• scourged
• censured
• belittled
• vituperated
• scoffed
• scorned
• dissed
• bad-mouthed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• approved
• endorsed
• indorsed
• sanctioned
• praised
• extolled
• lauded