reads the riot act
- scoldRebuke harshly
- reprimandFormal expression of disapproval
- lectureEducational spoken presentation
- berateCriticize severely and lengthily
- chastiseReprimand severely for wrongdoing
warning · furious · stern · tongue-lashing · dressing-down · admonish · rebuke · tirade · ultimatum · consequences · discipline · authority · rage · confront · outburst · parental · boss · angry
communication tone
reads the riot actturns a blind eye
Intentionally ignores something obvious
looks the other way · lets slide · soft-pedals · sugarcoats · coddles
behavioral response
reads the riot actpraises
Verbally commends
commends · applauds · congratulates · pats on the back · lauds
permissiveness
reads the riot actlets slide
Ignores a fault
looks the other way · turns a blind eye · tolerates · indulges · enables