as in scolding
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as in lecturing
to criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings
dressed down for boorish behavior at the dance
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Recent Examples of dressing-down
Steve Madeley, The Athletic, 20 Aug. 2024
Reporters allowed back into courtroom as Costello testimony continues
Robert Costello has resumed his testimony after what appears to have been a private dressing-down by Judge Juan Merchan.
—Rachel Barber, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2016
The Indian Foreign Ministry immediately summoned German and U.S. diplomats for a dressing-down in New Delhi.
—Gerry Shih, Washington Post, 29 Mar. 2024
Moreover, in a very rare action, the Israeli ambassador to the U.S. was called to the State Department for a dressing-down.
—Elliott Abrams, National Review, 24 Mar. 2023
Noun
So, while O’Neil will be in constant dialogue with Mosquera about ensuring his actions do not cross a line and disadvantage his team, there are no plans for a dressing-down over Saturday nor moves to curb his fiery streak too much.
—Steve Madeley, The Athletic, 20 Aug. 2024
Reporters allowed back into courtroom as Costello testimony continues
Robert Costello has resumed his testimony after what appears to have been a private dressing-down by Judge Juan Merchan.
—Rachel Barber, USA TODAY, 24 Oct. 2016
The Indian Foreign Ministry immediately summoned German and U.S. diplomats for a dressing-down in New Delhi.
—Gerry Shih, Washington Post, 29 Mar. 2024
Moreover, in a very rare action, the Israeli ambassador to the U.S. was called to the State Department for a dressing-down.
—Elliott Abrams, National Review, 24 Mar. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for dressing-down
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Details of what a furious Hansi Flick said to his FC Barcelona players in a post-match scolding have been revealed by AS' Barca correspondent Javi Miguel, who cited anonymous sources.Tom Sanderson, Forbes, 24 Nov. 2024
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In her reaction to his scolding, Bronwyn seems very small.Sarah Hagi, Vulture, 21 Nov. 2024
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This shift is a clear challenge to the dominance of traditional lectures and standardized assessments.Martin Gutmann, Forbes, 18 Dec. 2024
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Central Florida Stamp Club: Meetings include auctions and informative lectures.Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Dec. 2024
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Swimming lessons that teach water safety and survival skills can be low-cost solutions.Brittney Melton, NPR, 16 Dec. 2024
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And whilst most small business owners will have no desire to take the franchising route, there are certainly some valuable lessons that can be learned from the franchise business model and applied to any business in order to unlock potential and to fuel growth.Fiona Simpson, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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The 7-year-old alleged their hands had been duct taped behind their back at one point and said they and their siblings were hit with a belt as a punishment.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024
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These Latino families have an answer Taliban affirms that stoning will be punishment for adulterers — especially women RFK Jr. is not alone.Marc Silver, NPR, 16 Dec. 2024
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Indeed, sweaters are now graced with prints, appliques, and bow motifs that lend themselves to the imagination (case in point: Ralph Lauren’s iconic Polo Bear flaunts earrings, glam lashes, and a silk charmeuse jacket on the brand’s holiday sweater this year).Stacia Datskovska, WWD, 15 Dec. 2024
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Buxom lash volumizing mascara: on sale for $12 Original price: $26 A lengthening mascara, Buxum lash mascara offers three times the volume of other mascara options.Christopher Murray, Fox News, 13 Dec. 2024
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The New York rap legend may have hung up his skateboard trucks years ago, but 2024 ended up being a busy year for LL Cool J. The 56-year-old returned in September with his first album since 2013 with The Force.Michael Saponara, Billboard, 13 Dec. 2024
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In addition, comeback albums like Snoop Dogg and Dr. Dre’s forthcoming Missionary album, as well as Xzibit’s upcoming release, Kingmaker, have added to the excitement surrounding West Coast rap acts.Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 12 Dec. 2024
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Making it in Russia while criticizing Vladimir Putin?Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
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The words echo Delay, Deny, Defend, the title of a 2010 book criticizing the insurance industry.Andrea Marks, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
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“Dressing-down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dressing-down. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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