told off

verb

past tense of tell off
as in cut up

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for told off
  1. cut up
  2. dressed down
  3. ragged
  4. chewed out
  5. scolded
  6. upbraided
  7. berated
  8. punished
Verb
  • Cityside, guests can head to the thumping heart of Austin nightlife where the Live Music Capital of the World always has a new favorite act and dance floor to cut up waiting just around the corner.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • In July, the Public Service Commission requested utilities submit plans to cut up to 45% of savings from the program.
    — Tom Nyein, Baltimore Sun, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of cut up
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  • Spungen’s book houses over 80 cookie recipes, all glitzed, glammed, or perfectly dressed down.
    — The Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 Sep. 2026
  • The polished cut of the NYDJ Teresa Trouser Jeans is a deal sealer—they can be dressed down with a hoodie for a fire-pit-friendly outfit, or just as easily styled for a casual but put-together dinner.
    — Annie Blackman, InStyle, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of dressed down
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  • On that night in March, to the surprise of nobody, Arsenal ran their mid-table Premier League hosts ragged, beating them 5-1, with Henry and Freddie Ljungberg scoring twice, and Kolo Toure netting the other.
    — Dan Sheldon, New York Times, 11 Jan. 2026
Definition of ragged
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  • Being chewed out was nothing new, part of life as a football player.
    — Nick Kosmider, New York Times, 8 Oct. 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
Definition of chewed out
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  • District of Columbia Judge Ana Reyes angrily scolded government attorneys in a hearing to block the government from cutting down more trees at East Potomac Golf Course.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026
  • Eventually, all charges were dropped days before trial after Perry was finally given the full, unredacted grand jury transcripts and scolded prosecutors for violating the inherent trust placed in the office.
    — Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of scolded
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  • That said, at one point Eleanor captures Sofia giving Dunst a note about the scene where Marie Antoinette is upbraided by her ambassador (played by Steve Coogan) for paying more attention to sleeve lengths than a looming diplomatic crisis.
    — Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 6 Sep. 2026
  • One upbraided Tufty for this comment.
    — Eric Adler June 4, Kansas City Star, 4 June 2026
Definition of upbraided
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  • But after another report appeared later, Rubio — speaking Thursday before leaving Athens — berated journalists for asking about the allegations.
    — Matthew Lee, Chicago Tribune, 13 Oct. 2026
  • After getting berated by Shanahan on the sideline during the playoff loss in Seattle last January, Green has played at a high level this season.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026
Definition of berated
Verb
  • But their complaints come as Lecornu's government seeks to rein in public spending to appease skittish bond markets, which have punished France more harshly than many of its peers this year, amid a global bond market rout.
    — Jenni Reid, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
  • People who violate the rules can be found in contempt of court, which generally can be punished with up to six months in jail.
    — Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 7 Oct. 2026
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“Told off.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/told%20off. Accessed 18 Oct. 2026.

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