Synonyms
- lash out. phrasal verb. to criticize someone or something angrily.
- tear into. phrasal verb. to criticize someone or something very angrily.
- abuse. verb. to speak to someone in an angry, offensive way.
- tell off. phrasal verb. ...
- scold. verb. ...
- rage. verb. ...
- jump down someone's throat. phrase. ...
- raise your voice. phrase.
What is another way to say mean?
unkind, nasty, spiteful, foul, malicious, malevolent, despicable, contemptible, obnoxious, vile, odious, loathsome, disagreeable, unpleasant, unfriendly, uncharitable, shabby, unfair, callous, cruel, vicious, base, low.
What is it called when you say something rude in a nice way?
uncouth. adjective. behaving in a way that polite people consider rude or offensive.
