called down
/kɔːld daʊn/
VERB
1. To reprimand or criticize someone
To scold, rebuke, or express strong disapproval of someone for their behavior, actions, or mistakes.
1.1. Scolding or reprimanding someone
Speaking angrily or sternly to someone because of something they have done wrong, often to correct their behavior.
Synonyms
- admonished
- rebuked
- reprimanded
- scolded
- chastised
- upbraided
- reproached
- reproved
- chided
- took to task
Antonyms
Examples
- The teacher called down the student for disrupting the class.
- The manager called down the employee for repeatedly arriving late.
- She was called down by her supervisor for ignoring the safety procedures.
Related Words
- admonishment
- reprimand
- reproach
- censure
- discipline
- correction
- disapproval
1.2. Harshly criticizing or verbally attacking someone
Directing severe criticism, insults, or angry verbal attacks at someone, often in a forceful or humiliating manner.
Synonyms
- berated
- lambasted
- castigated
- excoriated
- bawled out
- chewed out
- dressed down
- tongue-lashed
- vituperated
- laid into
- denounced
- blasted
Antonyms
- praised
- complimented
- commended
- applauded
- extolled
Examples
- The coach called down the players for their lack of effort during the match.
- The director called down the production team after the costly mistake.
- He was publicly called down for making offensive remarks.
Related Words
- verbal abuse
- condemnation
- denunciation
- haranguing
- insult
- ridicule
- hostility
VERB
2. To call or shout to someone at a lower level
To speak or shout to someone who is physically below the speaker, such as from a balcony, upper floor, or elevated position.
2.1. Calling out from an elevated position
Shouting or speaking to someone below from a higher place in order to attract their attention or communicate with them.
Synonyms
- shouted down
- called out
- yelled down
- hollered down
- bellowed down
Examples
- She called down to her children to come inside for dinner.
- He called down from the balcony to get the attention of his friends below.
Related Words
VERB
3. To issue or communicate orders from above
To give instructions, commands, or decisions to people positioned at a lower level or within a subordinate group.
3.1. Giving instructions from a higher position
Communicating commands or directions to subordinates or people working below, often from a position of authority or physical elevation.
Synonyms
Examples
- The manager called down orders to his team members during the busy rush hour.
- The officer called down instructions to the soldiers stationed below.
Related Words
- orders
- commands
- instructions
- authority
- supervision
- management