dressing-downs
Harsh verbal criticisms
Dressing-downs is the plural of dressing-down, a severe scolding or reprimand, typically delivered by someone in authority: The sergeant gave the recruits a dressing-down for their sloppy uniforms.
The term suggests a thorough, humiliating rebuke rather than mild criticism.
Harsh verbal criticism
- reprimandFormal expression of disapproval
- rebukeExpress sharp disapproval
- tongue-lashingHarsh verbal scolding
- beratingHarsh verbal criticism
chastisement · upbraiding · admonishment · reproof · lecture · castigation · chiding · telling-off
Loss of dignity
- shamePainful awareness of failure
- embarrassmentSelf-conscious unease
- mortificationIntense shame or embarrassment
- disgraceLoss of honor
chagrin · deflation · demoralization · indignity · discomfiture · red-faced · crestfallen · chastened
Workplace superior
- superiorHigher in rank
- commanderPerson with authority over others
- sergeantMid-level military rank
- teacherOne who instructs others
parent · manager · coach · officer · disciplinarian · supervisor · headmaster · foreman
Professional work location
- boardroomCorporate decision venue
- locker-roomSports facility dressing area
- classroomEducational instruction space
- barracksSoldiers' residential building
courthouse · workplace · military · public · private
scolding
Harsh verbal criticism
- reprimandFormal expression of disapproval
- rebukeExpress sharp disapproval
- tongue-lashingHarsh verbal scolding
berating · chastisement · upbraiding · admonishment · reproof · lecture · castigation · chiding · telling-off · harangue
humiliation
Loss of dignity
- shamePainful awareness of failure
- embarrassmentSelf-conscious unease
- mortificationIntense shame or embarrassment
disgrace · chagrin · deflation · demoralization · indignity · discomfiture · red-faced · crestfallen · chastened · humbled
boss
Workplace superior
teacher · parent · manager · coach · officer · disciplinarian · supervisor · headmaster · foreman · captain
office
Professional work location
- boardroomCorporate decision venue
- locker-roomSports facility dressing area
- classroomEducational instruction space
barracks · courthouse · workplace · military · public · private
dressing-downspraise
Expression of approval
commendations · praises · accolades · compliments · congratulations
dressing-down, dress, dresses, dressed, dressing, dresser, dressers, undress, undressed