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WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2026

tongue-lash v.t., v.i.

to scold severely.

1880–85

tongue ′-lash′ing, n.

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::

tongue-lash

(transitive) to reprimand severely; scold

ˈtongue-ˌlashing,

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