chew out
Verbally tear apart
To chew out is to scold or reprimand harshly, usually from a position of authority: The sergeant chewed out the recruits for their sloppy uniforms.
The image suggests verbal assault so aggressive it's almost physical.
Also appears as chew someone's ass out for added intensity.
Rebuke harshly
- berateCriticize severely and lengthily
- upbraidCriticize harshly, verbally
- reprimandFormal expression of disapproval
- admonishReprove with counsel
castigate · lambaste · reproach · censure · chastise · dress down · tell off · tongue-lash
Harsh verbal scolding
- dressing-downSevere verbal rebuke
- scoldingHarsh verbal criticism
- beratingHarsh verbal criticism
- lambastingHarshly criticizing someone
harangue · diatribe · upbraiding · castigation · rebuke · reproach · invective · denunciation
Workplace superior
- supervisorOne who directs workers
- managerOne who directs others
- parentMother or father
- teacherOne who instructs others
coach · sergeant · drill instructor · commanding officer · superior · foreman · principal · disciplinarian
Employment location
- officeProfessional work location
- militaryArmed forces collectively
- classroomEducational instruction space
- locker roomShared space for dressing
home · behind closed doors · in private · in public · on the spot · parade ground · boardroom · principal's office
Extremely angry
- furiousExtremely angry
- lividExtremely angry or discolored
- enragedExtremely, intensely provoked
- infuriatedExtremely angered
fuming · seething · incensed · wrathful · indignant · exasperated · vexed · aggravated
scold
Rebuke harshly
- berateCriticize severely and lengthily
- upbraidCriticize harshly, verbally
- reprimandFormal expression of disapproval
admonish · castigate · lambaste · reproach · censure · chastise · dress down · tell off · tongue-lash · take to task
tongue-lashing
Harsh verbal scolding
- dressing-downSevere verbal rebuke
- scoldingHarsh verbal criticism
- beratingHarsh verbal criticism
lambasting · harangue · diatribe · upbraiding · castigation · rebuke · reproach · invective · denunciation · earful
boss
Workplace superior
- supervisorOne who directs workers
- managerOne who directs others
- parentMother or father
teacher · coach · sergeant · drill instructor · commanding officer · superior · foreman · principal · disciplinarian · mentor
workplace
Employment location
- officeProfessional work location
- militaryArmed forces collectively
- classroomEducational instruction space
locker room · home · behind closed doors · in private · in public · on the spot · parade ground · boardroom · principal's office
irate
Extremely angry
infuriated · fuming · seething · incensed · wrathful · indignant · exasperated · vexed · aggravated · fed up
chew outpraise
Expression of approval
commend · compliment · laud · applaud · congratulate