Lay into and Scold

Lay into verb - Hit violently, as in an attack.

Scold and lay into are semantically related in berate topic. In some cases you can use "Scold" instead a verb "Lay into".

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

Lay into and scold are semantically related in tell off topic. Sometimes you can use "Lay into" instead a verb "Scold". informal substitute

Nearby Words: scolding, scolded