tell off

The phrase “tell off” has 2 syllables: tell off

It's pronounced as /ˈtɛl ˌɔf/

What is synonym and antonym for tell off?

In the thesaurus, “tell off” has 34 synonyms and 14 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for tell off along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for tell off

admonish
bawl out
belittle
berate
castigate
censure
chastise
chew out
condemn
criticize
cut up
denounce
deprecate
depreciate
disparage
dress down
flay
gibbet
jaw
keelhaul
lambast
lambaste
lecture
objurgate
punish
rag
rate
rebuke
reprimand
reproach
reprove
scold
score
upbraid

Antonyms for tell off

acclaim
applaud
approve
bless
cite
commend
endorse
eulogize
hail
honor
indorse
laud
praise
sanction

Meanings of tell off

verb
1. To rebuke, to reprimand, or to admonish, often in a harsh, angry, direct way.
2. To count (members of a sequence), to enumerate.
3. To allocate duties to someone.
4. To divide and practise a regiment or company in the several formations, preparatory to marching to the general parade for field exercises.

Example Sentences

She had to tell off her brother for being rude to their guests.
Don’t tell off the waiter just because your food is late.
The coach decided to tell off the player for ignoring instructions.
He was quick to tell off anyone who interrupted him.
I wanted to tell off my coworker, but I stayed professional.

On this page you'll find 48 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to tell off, such as: acclaim, admonish, applaud, approve, bawl out, belittle, berate.

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