Synonyms of riot act

riot act

noun

as in condemnation

an often public or formal expression of disapproval

at a specially called meeting, he read the riot act to his staff for their poor handling of the crisis

Synonyms & Similar Words

• condemnation
• reprimand
• censure
• criticism
• denunciation
• rebuke
• objurgation
• punishment
• excoriation
• lecture
• commination
• stricture
• reproof
• reproach
• lesson
• admonition
• admonishment
• damnation
• castigation
• scolding
• remonstrance
• chastisement
• depreciation
• rap
• pan
• lash
• disparagement
• talking-to
• business
• devil
• deprecation
• dressing-down
• tongue-lashing
• belittlement

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• endorsement
• citation
• indorsement
• tribute
• honor
• commendation
• praise
• approval
• acclamation
• eulogy
• sanction
• panegyric
• plaudit(s)
• blessing
• encomium

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• endorsement
• citation
• indorsement
• tribute
• honor
• commendation
• praise
• approval
• acclamation
• eulogy
• sanction
• panegyric
• plaudit(s)
• blessing
• encomium

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