as in scolded
to criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings
dressed down for boorish behavior at the dance
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for dressed down
Adjective
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Bloomberg has gone so far as to report that Zaslav is in early, informal talks regarding potential successors.—
Pamela McClintock,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Apr. 2025 -
The expectation has always been that the president would behave in a certain way, abiding by a generations-long yet informal agreement about the role and discretion of the administrative state.—
Jay Cost,
The Washington Examiner,
28 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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In the produce aisle, food analysts said Thursday, expect small price increases on everyday purchases like bananas from Guatemala and grapes from Peru, countries whose exports to the United States will incur 10 percent tariffs when the new fees go into effect on Saturday.—
Kim Severson,
New York Times,
4 Apr. 2025
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This home bias is unfortunately not limited to the everyday investor.—
Cicely Jones,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Pair it with sandals and sneakers for a casual outing, or zhuzh it up with wedges or flats for a more formal occasion.—
Clara McMahon,
People.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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As dating moves from casual texts to deeper emotional investment, people begin to ask themselves important internal questions, often without realizing it.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
8 Apr. 2025
Verb
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Some of Mangione's supporters have left messages of praise for him, while others have criticized the fundraising efforts.—
Hannah Parry,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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Bo French, the chairman of the Tarrant County, Texas, GOP, criticized Chief of Naval Operations Admiral Lisa Franchetti, alleging that an emphasis on DEI programs had undermined the military's effectiveness.—
Josh Hammer,
Newsweek,
24 Dec. 2024
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“Dressed down.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dressed%20down. Accessed 11 Apr. 2025.
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