calling down
The phrase “calling down” has 3 syllables: call-ing down
It's pronounced as /ˈkɔːlɪŋ daʊn/
What is synonym and antonym for calling down?
In the thesaurus, “calling down” has 7 synonyms and 3 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for calling down along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for calling down
- bawling out
- blaming
- criticizing
- dressing down
- lecturing
- reprimanding
- scolding
Antonyms for calling down
- approving
- endorsing
- sanctioning
Example Sentences
- As the storm approached, the lifeguard began calling down swimmers from the beach.
- The teacher was calling down students from the stage after the school play rehearsal.
- The coach was calling down plays from the sidelines during the intense basketball game.
- From the mountaintop, the hiker could hear the guide calling down instructions to the group below.
- The commander was calling down orders to his troops amidst the chaos of battle.
On this page you'll find 10 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to calling down, such as: approving, bawling out, blaming, criticizing, dressing down, endorsing, lecturing.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
Related Words
keelhauling
- abusing
- admonishing
- assailing
- attacking
- bad-mouthing
- basting
- bawling out
- belittling
- berating
- blaming
- blasting
- calling down
- castigating
- censuring
- chastising
- chewing out
- chiding
- condemning
- criticizing
- crucifying
- denouncing
- disparaging
- dissing
- dressing down
- excoriating
- faulting
- flaying
- hammering
- haranguing
- jawing
- knocking
- lambasting
- lashing
- laying into
- lecturing
- mocking
- panning
- putting down
- ragging
- rating
- rebuking
- reprehending
- reprimanding
- reproaching
- reproving
- reviling
- ridiculing
- scoffing
- scolding
- scoring
- scorning
- scourging
- slamming
- taking to task
- tongue-lashing
- upbraiding
- vituperating
taking to task
- accuse
- admonish
- berate
- blame
- blaming
- boycott
- brand
- calling down
- castigate
- censure
- chastise
- chide
- condemning
- criticize
- criticizing
- decry
- denounce
- denouncing
- discipline
- discredit
- dressing down
- excoriate
- faulting
- go after
- knocking
- lecturing
- oppose
- penalize
- prosecute
- rebuff
- rebuke
- reprimand
- reprimanding
- reproach
- revile
- scold
- scolding
- taunt
- threaten
- upbraid
- vilify