Bawl out
Bawl out verb - To criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings.
Usage example: got loudly bawled out by the coach for making mistake after stupid mistake
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Synonyms for Bawl out
Harangue
Harangue verb - To give a formal often extended talk on a subject.
Bawl out and harangue are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Bawl out" instead a verb "Harangue".
Nearby Words: harangued, haranguing
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