lecture synonyms

lecture

n.

  1. A speech

    discourse, address, talk; see speech 3.

  2. A reprimand

    rebuke, talking-to, dressing-down; see rebuke. See syn. study at speech.

lecture

v.

  1. To give a speech

    talk, speak, expound; see address 2, teach 1.

  2. To rebuke

    scold, reprimand, admonish, chide, take to task*, upbraid, chew out*, give a good talking to*; give a going-over*, give a piece of one's mind*; see also censure, scold.

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