taking to task

The phrase “taking to task” has 4 syllables: tak-ing to task.

It's pronounced as /ˈteɪ.kɪŋ tuː tɑːsk/.


What is synonym and antonym for taking to task?

In the thesaurus, “taking to task” has 41 synonyms and 17 antonyms.

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


Synonyms for taking to task

  • accuse
  • admonish
  • berate
  • blame
  • blaming
  • boycott
  • brand
  • calling down
  • castigate
  • censure
  • chastise
  • chide
  • condemning
  • criticize
  • criticizing
  • decry
  • denounce
  • denouncing
  • discipline
  • discredit
  • dressing down
  • excoriate
  • faulting
  • go after
  • knocking
  • lecturing
  • oppose
  • penalize
  • prosecute
  • rebuff
  • rebuke
  • reprimand
  • reprimanding
  • reproach
  • revile
  • scold
  • scolding
  • taunt
  • threaten
  • upbraid
  • vilify

Antonyms for taking to task

  • applaud
  • approve
  • approving
  • commend
  • compliment
  • endorsing
  • exalt
  • exculpate
  • exonerate
  • extolling
  • flatter
  • forgive
  • laud
  • praise
  • praising
  • recommending
  • sanctioning

Example Sentences

  • The teacher was taking to task those students who had not completed their assignments.
  • The manager was taking to task the employee for consistently arriving late to work.
  • The coach was taking to task the team for their lack of effort during the game.
  • The supervisor was taking to task the department for failing to meet their sales targets.
  • The editor was taking to task the journalist for inaccuracies in their latest article.

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

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