Lessoning [verb]

Definition of Lessoning:

reprimand; criticize harshly

Synonyms of Lessoning:

● Scold

● Chide

● Berate

● Admonish

● Upbraid

● Censure

● Castigate

● Reprimand

● Oppose

● Reproach

● Read

● Pay

● Rake

● Rip

● Blame

● Reprehend

● Lecture

● Lesson

● Reprove

● Fry

● Zap

● Bawl out

● Chew out

● Dress down

● Lay into

● Tell off

● Go after

● Monish

● Jawbone

● Call on the carpet

● Carp on

● Climb all over

● Jump on

● Lean on

● Sit on

● Sound off

● Take to task

● Tear apart

● Tick off


Opposite/Antonyms of Lessoning:

● Approve

● Flatter

● Laud

● Praise

● Compliment


Sentence/Example of Lessoning:

The lessoning do not apply to them, the breadth swept by their columns varied from 40 to 60 miles.

He said it half in defiance of the trail's fierce lessoning; but it was truer than he knew.