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talking-to

noun as in admonishment

noun as in admonition

noun as in lecture

noun as in scolding

noun as in tongue-lashing

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Example Sentences

But after a serious talking-to from his corner, Catterall aimed to take the front foot and it paid off as he rocked Prograis with a hammering left.

From BBC

Maybe it’s the teacher who needs a talking-to from the vice principal.

After Blanche gave the defendant his required “talking-to,” The New York Times reported that “Trump looks furious.”

From Salon

The “Oppenheimer” and “Mary Poppins Returns” star gave Gosling a stern talking-to onstage, calling him out for ruining their “The Fall Guy” promotional spot and for embarrassing himself by “Kenning” again.

A half-time talking-to by Plymouth boss Ian Foster, appointed as Steven Schumacher's successor last month, produced a second-half performance from the home side full of energy and intent, but few chances.

From BBC

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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