verbal lashing
Severe spoken criticism
A verbal lashing is a harsh, sustained scolding or rebuke delivered with intensity.
The image is of words striking like a whip: She gave him a verbal lashing for missing the deadline.
Unlike a brief reprimand, a lashing implies duration and force—someone being thoroughly dressed down.
- tiradeExtended angry speech
- beratingHarsh verbal criticism
- scoldingHarsh verbal criticism
- read the riot actSeverely warn of consequences
- rebukeExpress sharp disapproval
taken to task · harangue · dressing-down · give an earful · roasting · rant · rip into · laid into · fury · harsh · harsh words · cutting · stinging · blistering · scathing · venom · attack · barrage
- reproachesblaming, scolding, rebuking, reprimanding, censuring
verbal lashingpraise
Expression of approval
compliment · commendation · accolade · affirmation · flattery
verbal lashingencouragement
Support spurring continued effort
affirmation · reassurance · validation · consolation · support
verbal lashingphysical punishment
Pain-based behavioral correction
corporal punishment · beating · spanking · flogging · caning
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