reamed
Enlarged a hole
Reamed is the past tense of ream.
To ream is to enlarge or shape a hole with a rotating cutting tool, common in metalworking and woodworking: He reamed the hole to accept a larger bolt.
To ream someone out is to criticize them harshly: The coach reamed us out after the loss.
In vulgar slang, reamed describes aggressive anal penetration, often extended to mean thoroughly defeated or exploited: We got reamed on that deal.
Scolded severely at length
- lambastedCriticized very harshly
- castigatedCriticized severely and publicly
- chastisedCriticized severely for wrongdoing
- admonishedWarned or reproved
rebuked · upbraided · censured · reprimanded · condemned · denounced · excoriated · flayed
berated
Scolded severely at length
- lambastedCriticized very harshly
- castigatedCriticized severely and publicly
- chastisedCriticized severely for wrongdoing
admonished · rebuked · upbraided · censured · reprimanded · condemned · denounced · excoriated · flayed · blasted
bore
Tiresome individual or drill
taper · countersink · chamfer · deburr · broach · hone · lathe · milling · spindle · chuck
reamedpraised
Expressed approval of
commended · lauded · applauded · complimented · congratulated
reamedprotected
Kept from harm
looked after · easy · simple · effortless
- paper ream
- ream outScold with intensity
- ream of paper