Synonyms for Pinned someone's ears back:
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v.
• scarify
- attack
, - blister
, - burn someone's ears
, - castigate
, - crawl all over
, - damn
, - drub
, - excoriate
, - flay
, - lambaste
, - lash
, - lash into
, - pan
, - pin someone's ears back
, - put someone on the griddle
, - put someone on the hot seat
, - rake over the coals
, - read the riot act to
, - rip into
, - scathe
, - scorch
, - score
, - scourge
, - shoot down
, - slap
, - slash
, - vilify
.
• scathe
What are the hypernyms for Pinned someone's ears back?
A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
Other hypernyms:
criticized someone, scolded someone.
What are the opposite words for pinned someone's ears back?
The phrase "pinned someone's ears back" is an idiom that refers to scolding or reprimanding someone severely. Antonyms for this phrase include words that represent positive, constructive language. Instead of "pinning someone's ears back," one could use words like praise, encourage, commend, applaud or commend for positive reinforcement. Alternatively, using words like constructive criticism or constructive feedback can help guide the person in the right direction without tearing them down. To avoid using negative or hurtful language, it is crucial to choose your words carefully and consider their impact on the person you are addressing.
What are the antonyms for Pinned someone's ears back?
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