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Tell-off Definition

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verb

To rebuke, to reprimand, or to admonish, often in a harsh, direct way.

Wiktionary

To count (members of a sequence), to enumerate.

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Synonyms:
  • Synonyms:
  • brush-down
  • reprimand
  • chide
  • rebuke
Antonyms:
  • Antonyms:
  • compliment
  • praise

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Tell-off Is Also Mentioned In

  • telling-off
  • get-stuck-into
  • have-a-go
  • tells off
  • told off

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