Synonyms of tongue-lashed

tongue-lashed

verb

past tense of tongue-lash

as in scolded

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

the drill sergeant tongue-lashed the recruits with a colorful litany of foulmouthed invectives

Synonyms & Similar Words

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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