Synonyms: upbraiding, chewing out, castigation, going-over, earful, dressing down, bawling out
Definition: a severe scolding
Similar words: reprehension, reprimand, reproof, reproval, rebuke
Definition: an act or expression of criticism and censure
Usage: he had to take the rebuke with a smile on his face
Synonyms: earful
Definition: an outpouring of gossip
Similar words: scuttlebutt, gossip, comment
Definition: a report (often malicious) about the behavior of other people
Usage: the divorce caused much gossip