Chew out
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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Harangue
Harangue verb - To give a formal often extended talk on a subject.
Chew out and harangue are semantically related in give a long lecture topic. Sometimes you can use "Chew out" instead a verb "Harangue".
Nearby Words: harangued, haranguing
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