tellings-off
Stern spoken rebukes
Tellings-off is the plural of telling-off, a British term for a scolding or reprimand: The children got several tellings-off from their teacher that week.
The hyphenated noun comes from the phrasal verb tell off, meaning to rebuke someone sharply.
Sharp verbal criticisms
- reprimandsFormal expressions of disapproval
- lecturesFormal instructional talks
- rebukesCriticizes sharply for wrongdoing
- admonishmentsCautionary verbal corrections
groundings · punishments · discipline · warnings · corrections · chastisements · reproaches · dressings-down
Formal expressions of disapproval
- warningsAdvance notices of danger
- disciplinary actionsPenalties for policy violations
- write-upsFormal written reports
- performance reviewsFormal employee evaluations
Periods of forced custody
- scoldingsSharp verbal criticisms
- principal's officeSchool leader's workspace
- parent conferencesEducator-guardian academic meetings
- suspensionsTemporary enforced absences
school discipline · demerits · after-school detention · report cards
scoldings
Sharp verbal criticisms
- reprimandsFormal expressions of disapproval
- lecturesFormal instructional talks
- rebukesCriticizes sharply for wrongdoing
admonishments · groundings · punishments · discipline · warnings · corrections · chastisements · reproaches · dressings-down · tongue-lashings
reprimands
Formal expressions of disapproval
- warningsAdvance notices of danger
- disciplinary actionsPenalties for policy violations
- write-upsFormal written reports
performance reviews · corrective actions · probation · dressing-down
detentions
Periods of forced custody
- scoldingsSharp verbal criticisms
- principal's officeSchool leader's workspace
- parent conferencesEducator-guardian academic meetings
suspensions · school discipline · demerits · after-school detention · report cards
tellings-offpraise
Expression of approval
commendations · compliments · accolades · encouragement · congratulations
tellings-offrewards
Benefits given for merit
commendations · bonuses · prizes · promotions · gold stars
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