Synonyms of reamed (out)

reamed (out)

verb

past tense of ream (out)

as in scolded

to criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings

you are so going to get reamed out when the boss learns that you wrecked the company car

Synonyms & Similar Words

• scolded
• lectured
• reprimanded
• called down
• blamed
• criticized
• ranted (at)
• dressed down
• chewed out
• bawled out
• railed (at or against)
• laid into
• tongue-lashed
• ragged
• read the riot act (to)
• attacked
• upbraided
• berated
• admonished
• rebuked
• chastised
• rated
• flayed
• scored
• mocked
• took to task
• keelhauled
• lambasted
• remonstrated (with)
• reproached
• castigated
• basted
• hammered
• faulted
• jawed
• laced (into)
• chided
• condemned
• slammed
• knocked
• crucified
• denounced
• lashed
• assailed
• chid
• panned
• excoriated
• blasted
• reviled
• censured
• reprehended
• abused
• reproved
• put down
• ridiculed
• scourged
• harangued
• scoffed
• belittled
• disparaged
• vituperated
• scorned
• bad-mouthed
• dissed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• approved
• endorsed
• sanctioned
• indorsed
• praised
• extolled
• lauded