chewing out

A form of chew out — To lecture, scold, reprimand, or rebuke, especially in an angry tone of voice.

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Meanings

verb
  1. gerundparticiplepresentpresent participle and gerund of chew out

Synonyms & antonyms

nouna severe scolding

Similar
castigationearfulbawling outupbraidinggoing-overdressing down
Broader
rebukereproofreproval
Also see
castigationdressing downearfulupbraiding

Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

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APA

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MLA

“chewing out.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/chewing%20out. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “chewing out,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/chewing%20out.

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