All dressing-down synonyms
dress·ing-down
D d noun dressing-down
- reprimand — a severe reproof or rebuke, especially a formal one by a person in authority.
- reproach — to find fault with (a person, group, etc.); blame; censure.
- tongue-lashing — severe scolding
- castigation — to criticize or reprimand severely.
- chiding — to express disapproval of; scold; reproach: The principal chided the children for their thoughtless pranks.
- lambasting — to beat or whip severely.
- upbraiding — the act or words of a person who upbraids; severe reproof or censure: an upbraiding from one's superiors.