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down the banks
down the banks
/daʊn d̪ə bæŋks/
noun
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1
A severe criticism, scolding, reprimand, or punishment.
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animadversion
berating
bollocking
browbeating
chew someone out
chiding
chockling
correption
criticism
criticization
criticize
critique
dirdum
down the banks
dressing down
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admonish
admonishment
animadversiveness
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appraise
bash
bawl out
berate
berisp
blame
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