lay into
Scold with vigor
To lay into someone is to attack them, either physically or verbally: She really laid into him for forgetting their anniversary.
The attack is typically sustained and forceful rather than brief—a thorough beating or tongue-lashing.
The critics laid into the film.
Criticize severely and lengthily
- lambasteScold with ferocity
- chastiseReprimand severely for wrongdoing
- scoldRebuke harshly
- rebukeExpress sharp disapproval
reprimand · blast · slam · castigate · upbraid · admonish · denounce · censure
Strike repeatedly with fists
- batterUncooked cake mixture
- thrashBeat violently or defeat utterly
- wallopForceful strike or defeat
- beat upAssault physically, cause injury
pound · strike · assault · maul · punch · kick · tackle · ambush
Eat very quickly
- gobbleEat fast and greedily
- attackAggressive act against another
- demolishDestroy completely
- polish offFinish something entirely
berate
Criticize severely and lengthily
rebuke · reprimand · blast · slam · castigate · upbraid · admonish · denounce · censure · reproach
pummel
Strike repeatedly with fists
beat up · pound · strike · assault · maul · punch · kick · tackle · ambush · beatdown
wolf down
Eat very quickly
lay intopraise
Expression of approval
compliment · commend · laud · extol · sing the praises of
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