tongue-lashings
Harsh spoken rebukes
Tongue-lashings is the plural of tongue-lashing, a harsh verbal scolding or rebuke.
The image is of words striking like a whip: The coach gave the team a tongue-lashing after their sloppy performance.
The term suggests sustained, forceful criticism rather than a brief reprimand.
Harsh verbal criticism
- beratingHarsh verbal criticism
- reprimandFormal expression of disapproval
- chewing outSevere verbal rebuke
- dressing downHarsh verbal reprimand
upbraiding · admonishment · chastisement · castigation · telling off · harangue · tirade · lecture
Loss of dignity
- shamePainful awareness of failure
- embarrassmentSelf-conscious unease
- coweringShrinking in fear
- wincingSlight pained recoil
tears · apology · silence · contrition · submission · meekness · remorse · guilt
Workplace superior
- parentMother or father
- teacherOne who instructs others
- sergeantMid-level military rank
- coachOne who instructs
supervisor · manager · principal · drill instructor · disciplinarian · superior · elder · mentor
scolding
Harsh verbal criticism
- beratingHarsh verbal criticism
- reprimandFormal expression of disapproval
- chewing outSevere verbal rebuke
dressing down · upbraiding · admonishment · chastisement · castigation · telling off · harangue · tirade · lecture · reproach
humiliation
Loss of dignity
- shamePainful awareness of failure
- embarrassmentSelf-conscious unease
- coweringShrinking in fear
wincing · tears · apology · silence · contrition · submission · meekness · remorse · guilt · regret
boss
Workplace superior
coach · supervisor · manager · principal · drill instructor · disciplinarian · superior · elder · mentor · foreman
tongue-lashingspraise
Expression of approval
compliments · commendations · accolades · flattery · kind words
tongue-lashingscommendations
Formal expressions of approval
endorsements · kudos · pats on the back · attaboys · gold stars
tongue-lashingsreassurances
Statements restoring confidence
encouragement · affirmations · validation · morale boosters · pep talks
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