burning one's ears
phrase
as in getting on
to criticize (someone) so as to correct a fault She burned his ears for not wearing a seatbelt. Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- getting on
- admonishing
- getting after
- ticking off
- reprimanding
- scolding
- blaming
- criticizing
- chewing out
- dressing down
- chiding
- faulting
- railing (at or against)
- rebuking
- mocking
- reproving
- reproaching
- attacking
- lecturing
- lashing
- rating
- berating
- upbraiding
- minimizing
- condemning
- flaying
- panning
- keelhauling
- reprehending
- putting down
- knocking
- haranguing
- disparaging
- crucifying
- jawing
- scoring
- assailing
- censuring
- slamming
- belittling
- excoriating
- lambasting
- abusing
- denouncing
- ridiculing
- castigating
- deprecating
- blasting
- scoffing
- deriding
- bad-mouthing
- dissing
- scorning
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- approving
- endorsing
- indorsing
- sanctioning
- OK'ing
- okaying
- praising
- saluting
- applauding
- hailing
- touting
- lauding
- extolling