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单词 jawed
释义

jawed

adjective

ˈjȯd How to pronounce jawed (audio)
: having jaws
jawed fishes
usually used in combination
square-jaweda three-jawed chuck

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web But this didn’t prevent many legal experts from reacting with slack-jawed shock to Cannon’s order. Jason Linkins, The New Republic, 12 Sep. 2022 Of course, the original Knight Rider wouldn't have worked without David Hasselhoff, a square-jawed, self-deprecating Ken doll with a blue-steel stare who treated KITT like a slightly annoying best buddy. Debby Wolfinsohn, EW.com, 29 Aug. 2022 No doubt from audiences who have been left slack-jawed at her uncannily accurate metamorphosis into the late starlet. Andy Meek, BGR, 27 July 2022 By that time the legacy of the swashbuckling, square-jawed, three-time Thompson trophy winner was set. Roger Catlin, Smithsonian Magazine, 27 June 2022 Nothing is particularly egregious about Angus MacLane’s film, which tosses its bulbous-jawed hero into a narrative of planet colonization and time dilation that feels a little like diet Interstellar. David Sims, The Atlantic, 16 June 2022 When Yzerman announced him at the draft, Seider sat slack-jawed and wide-eyed a moment before standing and hugging his mother. New York Times, 22 June 2022 The man, whose identity was unknown, was also seen throwing roses in the museum gallery to slack-jawed guests. Chron, 30 May 2022 With that little cliffhanger keeping us slack-jawed, there's little question Netflix is hoping to green-light a season 4. ELLE, 14 Apr. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1529, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

jawed

adjective

ˈjȯd How to pronounce jawed (audio)
: having jaws
jawed fishes
usually used in combination
square-jawed

jawed

verb

past tense of jaw
1
as in scolded
to criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings you don't have to jaw me to death just because I bite my nails

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • scolded
  • lectured
  • reprimanded
  • criticized
  • ragged
  • blamed
  • berated
  • upbraided
  • chastised
  • hammered
  • flayed
  • mocked
  • admonished
  • castigated
  • attacked
  • lambasted
  • chewed out
  • rebuked
  • keelhauled
  • dressed down
  • laid into
  • bawled out
  • called down
  • slammed
  • lashed
  • tongue-lashed
  • knocked
  • scored
  • basted
  • faulted
  • reproached
  • rated
  • reviled
  • excoriated
  • reamed (out)
  • harangued
  • chided
  • blasted
  • panned
  • chid
  • vituperated
  • disparaged
  • condemned
  • denounced
  • assailed
  • scoffed
  • ranted (at)
  • ridiculed
  • belittled
  • crucified
  • scorned
  • took to task
  • reproved
  • reprehended
  • scourged
  • bad-mouthed
  • railed (at or against)
  • read the riot act (to)
  • censured
  • abused
  • dissed
  • remonstrated (with)
  • laced (into)
  • put down

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • indorsed
  • approved
  • sanctioned
  • endorsed
  • praised
  • lauded
  • extolled
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2
as in chatted
to engage in casual or rambling conversation just a group of girls sitting around the locker room and jawing about the usual stuff

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • chatted
  • talked
  • conversed
  • chinned
  • rattled
  • chattered
  • gabbed
  • prated
  • nattered
  • jabbered
  • schmoozed
  • babbled
  • kibitzed
  • gabbled
  • rapped
  • prattled
  • cackled
  • discussed
  • blabbed
  • pattered
  • gassed
  • shmoozed
  • palavered
  • chaffered
  • gossiped
  • twittered
  • blew smoke
  • ran on
  • kibbitzed
  • visited
  • chewed the rag
  • shot the breeze
  • chewed the fat
  • yammered
  • yapped
  • talked a blue streak
  • tattled
  • yakked
  • expatiated
  • yacked
  • descanted
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