Gouge out and Tongue-lash

Gouge out verb - Make gouges into a surface.

Tongue-lash and gouge out are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Tongue-lash" instead a verb "Gouge out".

Tongue-lash verb - To criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings.

Gouge out and tongue-lash are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Gouge out" instead a verb phrase "Tongue-lash".