take to task

The phrase “take to task” has 3 syllables: take to task.

It's pronounced as /teɪk tə tæsk/.


What is synonym and antonym for take to task?

In the thesaurus, “take to task” has 9 synonyms and 7 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for take to task along with examples of usage in sentences.


Synonyms for take to task

  • blame
  • condemn
  • criticize
  • denounce
  • fault
  • knock
  • lecture
  • reprimand
  • scold

Antonyms for take to task

  • approve
  • endorse
  • extol
  • indorse
  • praise
  • recommend
  • sanction

Example Sentences

  • The manager decided to take to task the employee for repeatedly missing deadlines.
  • The coach will take to task any player who doesn't put in their best effort during practice.
  • The teacher didn't hesitate to take to task the students who were disrupting the class.
  • Parents often take to task their children when they neglect their chores.
  • The teacher had to take to task the student for not submitting the assignment on time.

On this page you'll find 16 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to take to task, such as: approve, blame, condemn, criticize, denounce, endorse, extol.

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