Lecturing and Scold

Lecturing

Lecturing noun - Teaching by giving a discourse on some subject (typically to a class).
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Synonyms for Lecturing

Scold is a synonym for lecturing in criticize lengthily topic. In some cases you can use "Scold" instead a verb "Lecturing".

Nearby Words: lecture, lecturer, lectured

Scold

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

Lecturing is a synonym for scold. Sometimes you can replace term "Lecturing" with "Scold", this verbs are similar.

Nearby Words: scolding, scolded
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