take to task

Meaning

To lecture, berate, admonish, or hold somebody accountable for his or her actions.

Synonyms

rebuke
38k
berate
47k
jaw
C1
scold
C2
call down
chew out
trounce
dress down
remonstrate
lambast
call on the carpet
lambaste
lecture
B2
chide
44k
have words
rag
C1
chew up
reprimand
23k
reproof
bawl out

read somebody the riot act

bark
C1

get on somebody’s case

belabour

blast
B2

clapperclaw

complain
B2
criticise
30k
denigrate
flame
B2
pan
B2
reprove
roast
C1
take it out on
trash
B2
upbraid
yelp
21k
yip
C2

bring to account

call to account
diss
36k

find fault with

Translations

repreender
censurar
reprovar
reprocher
sgridare
repreensão

μαλώνω

renyar
reprendre
réprimander
gronder
redarguire
incriminar
rimproverare
condenar

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