Lecture and Remonstrate

Lecture

Lecture verb - To criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings.
Usage example: the frustrated manager lectured the waitstaff about its poor level of service

Remonstrate is a synonym for lecture. In some cases you can use "Remonstrate" instead a verb "Lecture".

Remonstrate

Remonstrate verb - Censure severely or angrily.

Lecture is a synonym for remonstrate. You can use "Lecture" instead a verb "Remonstrate".

Nearby Words: remonstrance, remonstrant, remonstrating
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