beratings
Verbal tongue lashings
Beratings are instances of harsh, prolonged criticism or scolding.
The word is the plural of berating, which usually functions as a verb or gerund rather than a countable noun.
When it does appear as a noun, it emphasizes repeated episodes: The daily beratings from her boss finally drove her to quit.
Formal expression of disapproval
- rebukeExpress sharp disapproval
- admonishmentExpression of disapproval or warning
- chastisementFormal scolding or correction
- upbraidingCriticizing someone sharply
castigation · censure · reproach · lecture · tongue-lashing · telling-off · lambasting · dressing-down
Severe disapproval expressed formally
- denunciationFormal public accusation
- censureFormal institutional disapproval
- reproachExpression of disappointment
- criticismJudgment of faults
rebuke · opprobrium · excoriation · disparagement · deprecation · animadversion · vilification · objection
Severely and bitingly critical
- causticChemically burning; bitterly mocking
- bitingHarshly critical or cold
- cuttingDividing via sharp edge
- vitriolicHarshly bitter and corrosive
savage · brutal · merciless · ruthless · vicious · stinging · withering · scorching
Intense violent anger
outburst · vehemence · explosiveness · volatility · passion · fervor · heated · tempestuous
reprimand
Formal expression of disapproval
- rebukeExpress sharp disapproval
- admonishmentExpression of disapproval or warning
- chastisementFormal scolding or correction
upbraiding · castigation · censure · reproach · lecture · tongue-lashing · telling-off · lambasting · dressing-down · chiding
condemnation
Severe disapproval expressed formally
- denunciationFormal public accusation
- censureFormal institutional disapproval
- reproachExpression of disappointment
criticism · rebuke · opprobrium · excoriation · disparagement · deprecation · animadversion · vilification · objection · faultfinding
scathing
Severely and bitingly critical
- causticChemically burning; bitterly mocking
- bitingHarshly critical or cold
- cuttingDividing via sharp edge
vitriolic · savage · brutal · merciless · ruthless · vicious · stinging · withering · scorching · blistering
fury
Intense violent anger
ire · outburst · vehemence · explosiveness · volatility · passion · fervor · heated · tempestuous · fiery
beratingspraise
Expression of approval
commendations · praises · compliments · accolades · laudations
beratingsencouragements
Expressions of support
reassurances · consolations · pep talks · kind words · nurturing