Dressing Down (Noun)

Meaning

A severe scolding.

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Synonyms

• Going-over
• Bawling Out
• Earful
• Upbraiding
• Castigation
• Chewing Out

Hypernyms

• Reproval
• Reprehension
• Reprimand
• Reproof
• Rebuke