ragging on

The phrase “ragging on” has 3 syllables: rag-ging on.

It's pronounced as /ˈræɡɪŋ ɒn/.


What is synonym and antonym for ragging on?

In the thesaurus, “ragging on” has 30 synonyms and 22 antonyms.

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


Synonyms for ragging on

  • annoy
  • assail
  • berate
  • bother
  • damn
  • decry
  • defame
  • denigrate
  • denounce
  • disparage
  • goad
  • harass
  • heckle
  • hector
  • insult
  • making fun of
  • making sport of
  • malign
  • mistreat
  • mocking
  • offend
  • persecute
  • pester
  • poking fun at
  • pursue
  • revile
  • ridiculing
  • shooting down
  • slander
  • smear

Antonyms for ragging on

  • aid
  • applauding
  • approve
  • approving
  • cherish
  • commend
  • commending
  • compliment
  • endorsing
  • exalt
  • favor
  • flatter
  • glorify
  • help
  • ignore
  • laud
  • make happy
  • please
  • praise
  • sanctioning
  • soothe
  • support

Example Sentences

  • The comedian's routine involved ragging on various celebrities and poking fun at their latest scandals.
  • Despite his best efforts, he couldn't shake off the feeling that his friends were constantly ragging on him for his nerdy interests.
  • She felt uncomfortable when her coworkers started ragging on her about her recent promotion, making her doubt her abilities.
  • The siblings enjoyed ragging on each other during family gatherings, exchanging playful banter and teasing.
  • He appreciated his friends' sense of humor, even when they were ragging on him, as it created a bond of camaraderie among them.

On this page you'll find 52 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to ragging on, such as: aid, annoy, applauding, approve, approving, assail, berate.

Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.

Related Words

making fun of

  • making sport of
  • mocking
  • poking fun at
  • ragging on
  • ridiculing
  • shooting down

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