scoldings
Verbal dressing downs
Scoldings are instances of being sharply criticized or reprimanded, typically by someone in authority: The child endured repeated scoldings from her teacher.
The word suggests verbal disapproval delivered with some force or severity, often for perceived misbehavior or failure.
Formal expression of disapproval
- rebukeExpress sharp disapproval
- admonishmentExpression of disapproval or warning
- beratingHarsh verbal criticism
- chidingVoicing mild disapproval
reproach · lecture · tirade · diatribe · harangue · dressing-down · telling-off · earful
Formal expression of disapproval
- warningAlert about danger
- write-upDocumented account or review
- feedbackReturned response data
- reviewCritical written assessment
censure · formal warning · disciplinary action · counseling · citation · verbal warning · performance review
Trained self-control or specialty
- punishmentPenalty for an offense
- timeoutBrief suspension of play
- groundingConnecting to earth
- consequencesResults of actions taken
correction · chastisement · warning · disapproval · admonition · lecturing · sternness · strictness
Intense hostile emotion
- disappointmentSadness from unmet expectations
- frustrationDispleasure from blocked efforts
- displeasureMild anger or disapproval
- dissatisfactionState of being displeased
harshness · severity · sternness · fury · indignation · exasperation · irritation · ire
reprimand
Formal expression of disapproval
- rebukeExpress sharp disapproval
- admonishmentExpression of disapproval or warning
- beratingHarsh verbal criticism
chiding · reproach · lecture · tirade · diatribe · harangue · dressing-down · telling-off · earful · talking-to
reprimand
Formal expression of disapproval
review · censure · formal warning · disciplinary action · counseling · citation · verbal warning · performance review
discipline
Trained self-control or specialty
- punishmentPenalty for an offense
- timeoutBrief suspension of play
- groundingConnecting to earth
consequences · correction · chastisement · warning · disapproval · admonition · lecturing · sternness · strictness · reproachfulness
anger
Intense hostile emotion
- disappointmentSadness from unmet expectations
- frustrationDispleasure from blocked efforts
- displeasureMild anger or disapproval
dissatisfaction · harshness · severity · sternness · fury · indignation · exasperation · irritation · ire · wrath
- tiradestirades, tirade, rants, rant, harangues
- protestsprotest, demonstration, protest march, demonstrations, rallies
- cursescurse, curses, hex, hexes, jinx
scoldingspraise
Expression of approval
praises · compliments · commendations · accolades · applause
scoldingsreassurances
Statements restoring confidence
encouragements · endearments · sweet nothings · blessings · nurturing