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What is another word for belabouring?

Pronunciation: [bɪlˈe͡ɪbɜːɹɪŋ] (IPA)

Belabouring is a term used to describe repetitive, excessive, and harsh criticism or attack. This word can often come across as aggressive and unpleasant. There are several synonyms for belabouring, including but not limited to: chastising, berating, lambasting, castigating, censuring, rebuking, reprimanding, scolding, and upbraiding. Each of these words describes the act of expressing disapproval or criticism towards someone. While these synonyms may also convey negative connotations, they offer a more nuanced way to express criticism without resorting to the harshness of belabouring. Using these alternative terms can help to communicate disapproval more effectively and without damaging relationships.
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What are the hypernyms for Belabouring?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the opposite words for belabouring?

The word "belabouring" means to attack, criticize or assault someone or something excessively or persistently. Some antonyms of the word belabouring are praising, complimenting, eulogizing, extolling, lauding or admiring someone. These words imply expressing appreciation, gratitude and respect towards someone's positive aspects and traits. Rather than attacking, criticizing or assaulting someone or something excessively or persistently, these antonyms suggest to acknowledge and celebrate their strengths and accomplishments. While belabouring can cause harm, negativity and demotivation, the antonyms can help to promote positivity, motivation and confidence.

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Usage examples for Belabouring

It is true she does not drive her own horses; but, should the coachman drive badly, she is quite capable of snatching the whip from his hand and belabouring him with the handle.
"A Hungarian Nabob"
Maurus Jókai
Mr. Crow, also deputy superintendent of the fire-department, was late in getting to the engine-house back of the town hall-so late that the hand-engine and hose-reel, manned by volunteers who had waited as long as advisable, were belabouring the fire with water some time before he reached the engine-house.
"Anderson Crow, Detective"
George Barr McCutcheon
His hand had fallen heavily upon the shoulder of a huge carter, who, with whip in hand, was belabouring a thin scarecrow of a horse.
"The Evil Shepherd"
E. Phillips Oppenheim

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