ream out
Harshly dress down
Ream out has two meanings.
Literally, to ream out is to enlarge or clean a hole using a rotating tool called a reamer: The mechanic reamed out the cylinder bore.
Figuratively, to ream someone out is to scold them harshly: The coach reamed out the players after the loss.
Both senses involve forceful, thorough action on an interior space.
berate
Criticize severely and lengthily
- chastiseReprimand severely for wrongdoing
- rebukeExpress sharp disapproval
- reprimandFormal expression of disapproval
upbraid · lambaste · castigate · chide · reproach · dress down · tell off · tear into · lay into · blast
bore
Tiresome individual or drill
chamfer · countersink · deburr · machine · cylindrical · precision · cutting · tooling · metalwork · lathe
ream outpraise
Expression of approval
commend · laud · congratulate · sing the praises of · extol
ream outpraise
Expression of approval
commend · compliment · laud · handle with kid gloves · coddle