Synonyms for Jawboned:
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v.
• rebuke
- admonish
, - bawl out
, - berate
, - blame
, - call on the carpet
, - carp on
, - castigate
, - censure
, - chew out
, - chide
, - climb all over
, - dress down
, - fry
, - go after
, - jump down one's throat
, - jump on
, - lay into
, - lean on
, - lecture
, - lesson
, - monish
, - oppose
, - pay
, - rake
, - read
, - reprehend
, - reprimand
, - reproach
, - reprove
, - rip
, - scold
, - sit on
, - sound off
, - take to task
, - tear apart
, - tell off
, - tick off
, - upbraid
, - zap
.
• reproach
- call down
, - call to task
, - cavil
, - condemn
, - criticize
, - defame
, - discredit
, - disparage
, - give comeuppance
, - give the devil
, - lay on
, - ream
, - rebuke
, - trim
.
Other relevant words:
- Importune
, - allure
, - argue into
, - arm-twist
, - barter
, - beguile
, - blandish
, - blarney
, - butter up
, - cajole
, - come on
, - con
, - decoy
, - entice
, - flatter
, - get
, - hook
, - induce
, - influence
, - inveigle
, - jawbone
, - lure
, - pester
, - plague
, - press
, - prevail upon
, - rope in
, - soft-soap
, - soothe
, - sweet-talk
, - talk into
, - tease
, - tempt
, - urge
, - wangle
, - wheedle
, - work on
, - worm
.
• sweet-talk
What are the hypernyms for Jawboned?
A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
What are the opposite words for jawboned?
The word "jawboned" refers to the act of talking persuasively or at great length. Its antonyms, on the other hand, describe actions that are opposite in meaning. For instance, the antonym of "jawboned" could be "listened" or "observed" as these words suggest passive action opposed to persuasive speech. Another antonym could be a phrase like "got straight to the point," which suggests brevity and conciseness rather than lengthy discussions. In essence, any words that imply an opposite action can be considered antonyms for "jawboned.
What are the antonyms for Jawboned?
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v.
• coax
• rebuke
• reproach
• sweet-talk
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