keelhauls
The word “keelhauls” has 2 syllables: keel-hauls
It's pronounced as /ˈkiːlˌhɔlz/
What is synonym and antonym for keelhauls?
In the thesaurus, “keelhauls” has 58 synonyms and 8 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for keelhauls along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for keelhauls
- abuses
- admonishes
- assails
- attacks
- bad-mouths
- bastes
- bawls out
- belittles
- berates
- blames
- blasts
- calls down
- castigates
- censures
- chastises
- chews out
- chides
- condemns
- criticizes
- crucifies
- denounces
- disparages
- disses
- dresses down
- excoriates
- faults
- flays
- hammers
- harangues
- jaws
- knocks
- lambastes
- lambasts
- lashes
- lays into
- lectures
- mocks
- pans
- puts down
- rags
- rates
- rebukes
- reprehends
- reprimands
- reproaches
- reproves
- reviles
- ridicules
- scoffs
- scolds
- scores
- scorns
- scourges
- slams
- takes to task
- tongue-lashes
- upbraids
- vituperates
Antonyms for keelhauls
Meanings of keelhauls
- verb
- To punish by dragging under the keel of a ship.
- To rebuke harshly.
Example Sentences
- The strict captain often keelhauls any crew member who violates the ship's rules.
- The notorious pirate ship was known for its brutal keelhauls as a form of punishment.
- The threat of keelhauls kept the crew members in line, ensuring discipline on board.
- Sailors whispered tales of the fearsome captain who regularly keelhauls disobedient sailors.
- The pirate code dictated that any act of betrayal would result in severe keelhauls.
On this page you'll find 66 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to keelhauls, such as: abuses, admonishes, approves, assails, attacks, bad-mouths, bastes.
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