Synonyms of got after

got after

phrase

past tense of get after

as in admonished

to criticize (someone) so as to correct a fault

My professor got after me about my overdue assignments.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• admonished
• reprimanded
• got on
• blamed
• scolded
• criticized
• ticked off
• chided
• faulted
• chid
• burnt one's ears
• rebuked
• burned one's ears
• mocked
• reproached
• chewed out
• railed (at or against)
• condemned
• reproved
• dressed down
• attacked
• knocked
• lectured
• berated
• censured
• upbraided
• crucified
• scored
• keelhauled
• assailed
• slammed
• minimized
• flayed
• harangued
• denounced
• jawed
• panned
• rated
• lambasted
• lashed
• ridiculed
• excoriated
• abused
• castigated
• put down
• reprehended
• disparaged
• belittled
• scoffed
• blasted
• derided
• deprecated
• bad-mouthed
• scorned
• dissed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• approved
• endorsed
• sanctioned
• indorsed
• okayed
• praised
• hailed
• extolled
• applauded
• saluted
• lauded
• touted
• OK'd