Slap down and Tongue-lash

Slap down verb - To put a stop to (something) by the use of force.

Tongue-lash and slap down are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Tongue-lash" instead a verb "Slap down".

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

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