tongue-lashed
Scolded with words
Tongue-lashed means severely scolded or verbally berated.
The image is of words striking like a whip: He was tongue-lashed by his supervisor for missing the deadline.
The verb tongue-lash and noun tongue-lashing describe harsh verbal criticism delivered with force and often at length.
Harshly reprimanded
- beratedScolded severely at length
- chastisedCriticized severely for wrongdoing
- rebukedSharply criticized for fault
- admonishedWarned or reproved
upbraided · reproached · castigated · chewed out · dressed down · lambasted · excoriated · censured
Extended angry speech
- diatribeBitter, prolonged verbal attack
- rantAngry prolonged outburst
- verbal assaultAggressive hostile speech
- scathingSeverely and bitingly critical
harsh words · vitriolic · venomous · caustic · cutting remarks · withering · merciless · relentless
Workplace superior
- parentMother or father
- teacherOne who instructs others
- superiorHigher in rank
- sergeantMid-level military rank
coach · disciplinarian · supervisor · principal · commanding officer · elder · judge · mentor
scolded
Harshly reprimanded
- beratedScolded severely at length
- chastisedCriticized severely for wrongdoing
- rebukedSharply criticized for fault
admonished · upbraided · reproached · castigated · chewed out · dressed down · lambasted · excoriated · censured · criticized
tirade
Extended angry speech
- diatribeBitter, prolonged verbal attack
- rantAngry prolonged outburst
- verbal assaultAggressive hostile speech
harsh words · scathing · vitriolic · venomous · caustic · cutting remarks · withering · merciless · relentless · unsparing
boss
Workplace superior
sergeant · coach · disciplinarian · supervisor · principal · commanding officer · elder · judge · mentor · foreman