keelhauled
The word “keelhauled” has 2 syllables: keel-hauled
It's pronounced as /ˈkiːlˌhɔld/
What is synonym and antonym for keelhauled?
In the thesaurus, “keelhauled” has 58 synonyms and 7 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for keelhauled along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for keelhauled
- abused
- admonished
- assailed
- attacked
- bad-mouthed
- basted
- bawled out
- belittled
- berated
- blamed
- blasted
- called down
- castigated
- censured
- chastised
- chewed out
- chid
- chided
- condemned
- criticized
- crucified
- denounced
- disparaged
- dissed
- dressed down
- excoriated
- faulted
- flayed
- hammered
- harangued
- jawed
- knocked
- laid into
- lambasted
- lashed
- lectured
- mocked
- panned
- put down
- ragged
- rated
- rebuked
- reprehended
- reprimanded
- reproached
- reproved
- reviled
- ridiculed
- scoffed
- scolded
- scored
- scorned
- scourged
- slammed
- tongue-lashed
- took to task
- upbraided
- vituperated
Antonyms for keelhauled
- approved
- endorsed
- extolled
- indorsed
- lauded
- praised
- sanctioned
Meanings of keelhauled
- verb
- To punish by dragging under the keel of a ship.
- To rebuke harshly.
Example Sentences
- The pirate, caught in mutiny, was mercilessly keelhauled as a warning to others.
- Tales of the dreaded captain who keelhauled disobedient crew members spread fear among sailors.
- The defiant sailor regretted his actions as he faced the grim fate of being keelhauled.
- The ship's discipline was maintained through the threat of being keelhauled for any insubordination.
- The captain reluctantly ordered the crew member to be keelhauled for endangering the ship's mission.
On this page you'll find 65 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to keelhauled, such as: abused, admonished, approved, assailed, attacked, bad-mouthed, basted.
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