getting after
The phrase “getting after” has 4 syllables: get-ting af-ter
It's pronounced as /ˈɡɛtɪŋ ˈæftər/
What is synonym and antonym for getting after?
In the thesaurus, “getting after” has 51 synonyms and 12 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for getting after along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for getting after
- abusing
- admonishing
- assailing
- attacking
- bad-mouthing
- belittling
- berating
- blaming
- blasting
- castigating
- censuring
- chewing out
- chiding
- condemning
- criticizing
- crucifying
- denouncing
- deprecating
- deriding
- disparaging
- dissing
- dressing down
- excoriating
- faulting
- flaying
- getting on
- haranguing
- jawing
- keelhauling
- knocking
- lambasting
- lashing
- lecturing
- minimizing
- mocking
- panning
- putting down
- rating
- rebuking
- reprehending
- reprimanding
- reproaching
- reproving
- ridiculing
- scoffing
- scolding
- scoring
- scorning
- slamming
- ticking off
- upbraiding
Antonyms for getting after
- applauding
- approving
- endorsing
- extolling
- hailing
- indorsing
- lauding
- okaying
- praising
- saluting
- sanctioning
- touting
Example Sentences
- The coach is always getting after the team to train harder.
- She started getting after the chores early in the morning.
- Parents kept getting after the kids to finish their homework.
- He’s finally getting after that long list of home repairs.
- The manager spent the morning getting after everyone about deadlines.
On this page you'll find 63 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to getting after, such as: abusing, admonishing, applauding, approving, assailing, attacking, bad-mouthing.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.