Synonyms for earful
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
an angry reprimand, castigation or telling off
Forms
- Plural
- earfuls → castigations, upbraidings…
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| earful | rising | |
| castigation | steady | |
| upbraiding | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 10 letters
- upbraiding
- 11 letters
- castigation
In other languages
- Français
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