chewing out 1 of 2

noun

Definition of chewing outnext
as in rebuke

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chewing out

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verb

present participle of chew out
as in scolding
to criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings the coach chews out even the stars of the team if they fail to show up for practice

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for chewing out
  1. rebuke
  2. attack
  3. reprimand
  4. criticism
  5. reproof
  6. assault
  7. abuse
  8. lashing
Noun
  • And if the president refuses to compromise, the next congressional election (just two years from now) could bring about quite a rebuke.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Ferré went on with a scathing rebuke of Trump’s behavior and its potential consequences.
    Rafael Bernal, The Hill, 29 Oct. 2024
Definition of rebuke
Noun
  • Jackson showed little remorse for the victims of his violent attacks, which infuriated McManus.
    Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Will Fairview’s high-powered attack, headlined by star senior wideout/running back Jordan Rechel, be enough to make noise in the playoffs after a so-so regular-season schedule?
    Matt Schubert, The Denver Post, 6 Nov. 2024
Definition of attack
Noun
  • Rokita has also faced disciplinary complaints and a reprimand from the Indiana Supreme Court over some of his conduct in office.
    Hayleigh Colombo, The Indianapolis Star, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Mark feels supported rather than scrutinized, and the feedback is framed as an opportunity for growth rather than a reprimand.
    Kip Holderness, Quartz, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of reprimand
Noun
  • That criticism has sometimes veered toward threats against company executives and political figures.
    William Gavin, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
  • It's repeatedly faced harsh criticism over its failure to curb child abuse on the platform.
    Jibin Joseph, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
Definition of criticism
Noun
  • So your best response is either to ignore the remark, which is a reproof in itself, or to make a joke of it.
    Judith Martin, The Mercury News, 9 July 2024
  • Florida and Texas have already allowed concerts to resume, though not without some issues: Steve Aoki and Diplo each got warnings from local police and reproof from the mayor of Tampa, Fla., for performing in front of maskless crowds during Super Bowl weekend in February.
    Dave Brooks, Billboard, 1 Apr. 2021
Definition of reproof
Noun
  • Beijing has also softened its regulatory assault on Chinese technology companies and the property sector.
    Jacky Wong, WSJ, 6 Feb. 2023
  • Zelenskyy has warned for weeks that Moscow aims to step up its assault after about two months of virtual stalemate along the front line that stretches across the south and east.
    Reuters, NBC News, 31 Jan. 2023
Definition of assault
Noun
  • Testimony detail years of heavy drug abuse, and he is found guilty a week later.
    Karissa Waddick, USA TODAY, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Critics warn of potential abuse and the possibility of a black market.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of abuse
Noun
  • This leaves the platform as having lashings of potential but a wider gaming experience that’s frustratingly incomplete.
    Craig Grannell, WIRED, 4 Nov. 2024
  • It was all performed with lashings of brown-nosing.
    Vittoria Elliott, WIRED, 24 May 2023
Definition of lashing
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chewing out

chewing over

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