Synonyms of get after

get after

phrase

as in reprimand

to criticize (someone) so as to correct a fault

My professor got after me about my overdue assignments.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reprimand
• admonish
• get on
• blame
• scold
• criticize
• tick off
• fault
• chide
• rail (at or against)
• reproach
• chew out
• rebuke
• burn one's ears
• reprove
• dress down
• mock
• lecture
• condemn
• diss
• attack
• lambast
• jaw
• berate
• pan
• minimize
• rate
• knock
• censure
• upbraid
• keelhaul
• harangue
• score
• lash
• crucify
• flay
• assail
• abuse
• bad-mouth
• reprehend
• castigate
• ridicule
• denounce
• lambaste
• blast
• excoriate
• slam
• disparage
• put down
• belittle
• scoff
• deprecate
• deride
• scorn
• dis

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• approve
• okay
• sanction
• OK
• endorse
• indorse
• praise
• salute
• hail
• applaud
• tout
• extol
• laud
• extoll