ragging

The word “ragging” has 2 syllables: rag-ging

It's pronounced as /ˈræɡɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for ragging?

In the thesaurus, “ragging” has 75 synonyms and 12 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for ragging along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for ragging

abusing
admonishing
admonishment
admonition
assailing
attacking
bad-mouthing
basting
bawling out
bawling-out
belittling
berating
blame
blaming
blasting
calling down
castigating
castigation
censure
censuring
chastising
chewing out
chiding
condemning
criticizing
crucifying
denouncing
disparaging
dissing
dressing down
dressing-down
excoriating
faulting
flaying
grooming
hammering
haranguing
hard time
jawing
keelhauling
knocking
lambasting
lashing
laying into
lecture
lecturing
mocking
panning
putting down
rap
rating
rebuke
rebuking
reprehending
reprehension
reprimanding
reproaching
reproof
reproving
reviling
ridiculing
scoffing
scolding
scoring
scorning
scourging
slamming
slap on wrist
taking to task
talking-to
telling-off
tongue-lashing
upbraiding
vituperating
what for

Antonyms for ragging

approving
commendation
compliment
endorsing
extolling
forgiveness
indorsing
lauding
praise
praising
reward
sanctioning

Meanings of ragging

verb
1. To decorate (a wall, etc.) by applying paint with a rag.
2. To become tattered.
3. To break (ore) into lumps for sorting.
4. To cut or dress roughly, as a grindstone.
5. To scold or tell off; to torment; to banter.
6. To drive a car or another vehicle in a hard, fast or unsympathetic manner.
7. To tease or torment, especially at a university; to bully, to haze.
8. To play or compose (a piece, melody, etc.) in syncopated time.
9. To dance to ragtime music.
10. To add syncopation (to a tune) and thereby make it appropriate for a ragtime song.
noun
1. The act of one who rags or teases.
2. An initiation in educational institutions (e.g. universities) usually involving harassment by upperclassmen.

Example Sentences

The students were caught ragging on the new kid, teasing him relentlessly in the schoolyard.
His friends enjoyed ragging him about his quirky habits, but it was all in good fun.
The comedian's stand-up routine involved ragging on various aspects of pop culture and current events.
She found herself ragging on her own mistakes, unable to forgive herself for the slightest error.
After a long day at work, he appreciated the lighthearted banter with his friends, even if it involved a bit of ragging.

On this page you'll find 87 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to ragging, such as: abusing, admonishing, admonishment, admonition, approving, assailing, attacking.

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