Chewing Out — synonyms, definition

1. chewing out (Noun) N. Amer

bawling out castigation dressing down earful going-over upbraiding

chewing out (Noun) — A severe scolding.

rebuke reprehension reprimand reproof reproval

2. chewing out (Verb) N. Amer

berating calling down calling on the carpet chewing up chiding having words jawing lambasting lecturing ragging reaming rebuking remonstrating reprimanding reproofing scolding taking to task trouncing

chewing out (Verb) — Censure severely or angrily. ex. "The deputy chewed out the Prime Minister"

criticising criticizing damning knocking picking apart brushing down castigating chastening chastising correcting objurgating telling off