Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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dressing down | Yes | No | No | No |
reprimand | Yes | No | Yes | No |
dressing down (noun) | reprimand (noun) |
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a severe scolding | an act or expression of criticism and censure |
dressing down (verb) | reprimand (verb) |
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rebuke formally | |
censure severely or angrily |