Synonyms for Give a piece one's mind:
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v.
• admonish
- Forewarn
, - advise
, - berate
, - call down
, - call on the carpet
, - censure
, - check
, - chide
, - come down hard on
, - counsel
, - ding
, - draw the line
, - enjoin
, - exhort
, - give a going over
, - give a piece of one's mind
, - hoist
, - jack up
, - notice
, - rap
, - rap on knuckles
, - rebuke
, - reprimand
, - reprove
, - scold
, - sit on
, - slap on wrist
, - speak to
, - talk to
, - tell a thing or two
, - tell off
, - upbraid
, - warn
.
• rake over the coals
What are the hypernyms for Give a piece one's mind?
A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
What are the opposite words for give a piece one's mind?
The phrase "give a piece one's mind" implies expressing one's opinion or feelings forcefully. To find antonyms, we look for words that indicate the opposite meaning. One antonym could be "withholding one's thoughts," meaning choosing to keep one's opinions to oneself rather than expressing them. Another antonym could be "listening attentively," which suggests being receptive to others' opinions and perspectives instead of speaking up oneself. "Being passive" or "going along with the group" could also be antonyms for "giving a piece one's mind," as they suggest a reluctance to take a strong stance or express one's beliefs.
What are the antonyms for Give a piece one's mind?
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