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reprimand vs chewing out

chewing out vs reprimand

reprimand and chewing out both are nouns.

reprimand is a verb but chewing out is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
reprimand Yes No Yes No
chewing out Yes No No No
As nouns, chewing out is a hyponym of reprimand; that is, chewing out is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than reprimand:
  • reprimand: an act or expression of criticism and censure
  • chewing out: a severe scolding
reprimand (noun) chewing out (noun)
an act or expression of criticism and censure a severe scolding
reprimand (verb) chewing out (verb)
rebuke formally
censure severely or angrily
Difference between reprimand and chewing out

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