takes to task

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

It's pronounced as /ˈteɪks tə tæsk/.


What is synonym and antonym for takes to task?

In the thesaurus, “takes to task” has 39 synonyms and 19 antonyms.

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


Synonyms for takes to task

  • accuse
  • admonish
  • berate
  • blame
  • blames
  • boycott
  • brand
  • castigate
  • censure
  • chastise
  • chide
  • condemns
  • criticize
  • criticizes
  • decry
  • denounce
  • denounces
  • discipline
  • discredit
  • excoriate
  • faults
  • go after
  • knocks
  • lectures
  • oppose
  • penalize
  • prosecute
  • rebuff
  • rebuke
  • reprimand
  • reprimands
  • reproach
  • revile
  • scold
  • scolds
  • taunt
  • threaten
  • upbraid
  • vilify

Antonyms for takes to task

  • applaud
  • approve
  • approves
  • commend
  • compliment
  • endorses
  • exalt
  • exculpate
  • exonerate
  • extolls
  • extols
  • flatter
  • forgive
  • indorses
  • laud
  • praise
  • praises
  • recommends
  • sanctions

Example Sentences

  • The manager takes to task any employee who misses deadlines.
  • She takes to task her children whenever they neglect their homework.
  • The coach takes to task the team for their lack of effort during practice.
  • In the meeting, the CEO takes to task the department heads for the poor performance.
  • The professor takes to task students who plagiarize their assignments.

On this page you'll find 58 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to takes to task, such as: accuse, admonish, applaud, approve, approves, berate, blame.

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