chew up

Meaning

1. To chew so as to make something pulpy or tangled.
2. To ruin (especially land), by digging.
3. (slang) To defeat utterly.
4. (slang) To upset or bother (someone).

Synonyms

reprimand

reproof

scold

chide

call down

rag

lambast

lambaste

lecture

take to task

bawl out

berate

chew out

dress down

jaw

rebuke

remonstrate

trounce

call on the carpet

have words

brush down

tell off

objurgate

admonish

upbraid

expostulate

chastise

Translations

reprendre

zerkauen

zerbeißen

mit den Zähnen kauen

κατσαδιάζω

επιπλήττω

μαλώνω

βάζω τις φωνές

gronder

reprendre

réprimander

reprocher

ronger

engueuler

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