pitch into
Begin working energetically
To pitch into something is to attack it vigorously—whether physical work, food, or a person.
You might pitch into a task with energy: We pitched into the cleanup and finished in an hour.
Or pitch into someone with criticism or blows: She pitched into him the moment he walked through the door.
Scold with ferocity
- berateCriticize severely and lengthily
- chastiseReprimand severely for wrongdoing
- rebukeExpress sharp disapproval
- upbraidCriticize harshly, verbally
castigate · scold · blast · slam · attack · lash out · have a go at · dress down
Gear or takedown
- buckle downApply oneself determinedly
- knuckle downApply oneself earnestly
- roll up sleevesBare forearms for effort
- get crackingBegin working urgently
attack · set about · go at · apply oneself · immerse
Eat greedily and fast
- wolf downEat very quickly
- gobbleEat fast and greedily
- scarf downEat rapidly, voraciously
- demolishDestroy completely
polish off · attack · inhale · hoover up · make short work of
lambaste
Scold with ferocity
- berateCriticize severely and lengthily
- chastiseReprimand severely for wrongdoing
- rebukeExpress sharp disapproval
upbraid · castigate · scold · blast · slam · attack · lash out · have a go at · dress down · tell off
tackle
Gear or takedown
- buckle downApply oneself determinedly
- knuckle downApply oneself earnestly
- roll up sleevesBare forearms for effort
get cracking · attack · set about · go at · apply oneself · immerse
devour
Eat greedily and fast
- wolf downEat very quickly
- gobbleEat fast and greedily
- scarf downEat rapidly, voraciously
demolish · polish off · attack · inhale · hoover up · make short work of
assault
Violent offensive act
- pummelStrike repeatedly with fists
- ambushSurprise strike from concealment
- blitzSwift, overwhelming offensive
barrage · onslaught · strike · raid · brawl · melee · scuffle · tussle · fray · lash out
pitch intohold back
Prevent forward movement
withdraw · hesitate · hang back · back off · shy away from
pitch intodefend
Protect from harm
support · leave alone · praise · back up · stand up for
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