Chew out and Extol

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Chew out verb - To criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings.

Usage example: the coach chews out even the stars of the team if they fail to show up for practice

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Extol is an antonym for chew out.

Extol verb - To proclaim the glory of.

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Chew out is an antonym for extol.

Nearby Words: extolled, extolling

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