Synonyms for Gave talking to:
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v.
• rail against
• revile
- abuse
, - admonish
, - berate
, - blame
, - castigate
, - censure
, - chide
, - criticize
, - denigrate
, - denounce
, - disparage
, - give a talking to
, - lambaste
, - lay down the law
, - lecture
, - rake over the coals
, - ream
, - reprimand
, - reproach
, - reprobate
, - reprove
, - scorn
, - tongue-lash
, - vilify
, - vituperate
.
• scold
- asperse
, - cavil
, - chasten
, - dress down
, - expostulate
, - give a talking-to
, - jump on
, - keep aft
, - light into
, - nag
, - objurate
, - preach
, - put down
, - rail
, - rate
, - rebuke
, - recriminate
, - revile
, - take to task
, - taunt
, - tell off
, - upbraid
.
• upbraid
What are the hypernyms for Gave talking to?
A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
What are the opposite words for gave talking to?
The antonyms for the phrase "gave talking to" are silent, ignored, neglected, overlooked, abandoned, and disregarded. Giving someone a talking to means lecturing or scolding them, but these antonyms suggest the opposite - that there was no communication, feedback or feedback was disregarded. Being silent implies that no one has spoken or communicated, while being ignored or neglected suggests that someone is trying to communicate but is being ignored or disregarded. Overlooked and abandoned suggest that a situation or person has been forgotten or left alone without any communication or feedback.
What are the antonyms for Gave talking to?
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v.
• revile
• scold
• upbraid
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