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tongue-lashing::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | chiding, objurgation, scolding |
| Type of | rebuke, reprehension, reprimand, reproof, reproval |
| Has types | wig, wigging |
Examples of tongue-lashing
tongue-lashing
Fly 15 hours across the planet for semi-public tongue-lashing from the president?
From the washingtonpost.com
This is why, I imagine, he seemed so often to invite a tongue-lashing or whipping.
From the theatlantic.com
It will come to us, with a meltdown, a put-down or a tongue-lashing of a teammate.
From the suntimes.com
The Tigers have received their first tongue lashing from manager Jim Leyland.
From the usatoday.com
But Ms Gillard's office decided a good tongue-lashing was needed in response.
From the smh.com.au
Playing Claudio, Ramon De Ocampo looks suitably cowed by the tongue-lashing.
From the ocregister.com
The players trudged into the locker room expecting a tongue-lashing from Jeff Capel.
From the thestate.com
Curt Schilling gave himself a public tongue-lashing after a poor Game 2 performance.
From the usatoday.com
When we were back on the bus, we got a tongue-lashing in Korean from a senior minder.
From the time.com
