bawling out
Angry verbal lashing
Bawling out is a harsh verbal reprimand, the kind delivered at high volume and with visible anger.
If your boss bawls you out, you're getting loudly scolded, probably in front of others.
The phrase suggests an emotional, unrestrained quality to the criticism—more shouting than measured disapproval.
I got a bawling out for missing the deadline.
Express sharp disapproval
- reproachExpression of disappointment
- admonishReprove with counsel
- chastiseReprimand severely for wrongdoing
- upbraidCriticize harshly, verbally
berate · castigate · censure · chide · lecture · tell off · dress down · lambaste
Judgment of faults
- displeasureMild anger or disapproval
- condemnationSevere disapproval expressed formally
- denunciationFormal public accusation
- objectionExpression of disapproval
dissatisfaction · discontent · faultfinding · complaint · rebuff · disfavor · reproving · judgment
Intense violent anger
- rageIntense, violent anger
- wrathFierce, punishing anger
- tiradeExtended angry speech
- outburstSudden emotional release
temper · fuming · seething · irate · livid · indignation · exasperation · vexation
Returned response data
- critiqueDetailed evaluative analysis
- guidanceAdvice for decisions
- warningAlert about danger
- cautionCareful attention to risk
adjustment · rectification · setting straight · putting right · taking to task
rebuke
Express sharp disapproval
- reproachExpression of disappointment
- admonishReprove with counsel
- chastiseReprimand severely for wrongdoing
upbraid · berate · castigate · censure · chide · lecture · tell off · dress down · lambaste · scold
criticism
Judgment of faults
- displeasureMild anger or disapproval
- condemnationSevere disapproval expressed formally
- denunciationFormal public accusation
objection · dissatisfaction · discontent · faultfinding · complaint · rebuff · disfavor · reproving · judgment · opprobrium
fury
Intense violent anger
outburst · temper · fuming · seething · irate · livid · indignation · exasperation · vexation · annoyance
feedback
Returned response data
caution · adjustment · rectification · setting straight · putting right · taking to task
- reproofsscolding, rebuke, reprimand, admonishment, admonition
bawling outpraising
Voicing admiration
commending · lauding · applauding · complimenting · congratulating
bawling outencouraging
Giving confidence or hope
comforting · reassuring · building up · supporting · consoling
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