Synonyms of brought to account

brought to account

phrase

past tense of bring to account

as in reprimanded

to express public or formal disapproval of

The treasurer was brought to account in front of the whole town.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• reprimanded
• censured
• condemned
• called to account
• denounced
• punished
• criticized
• scolded
• objurgated
• rebuked
• reproached
• reproved
• admonished
• cut up
• told off
• railed (at or against)
• bawled out
• chastised
• ragged
• chewed out
• dressed down
• berated
• lectured
• upbraided
• castigated
• scored
• keelhauled
• flayed
• jawed
• disparaged
• lambasted
• rated
• belittled
• deprecated
• depreciated
• gibbeted

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• cited
• endorsed
• indorsed
• honored
• commended
• hailed
• applauded
• approved
• acclaimed
• praised
• sanctioned
• blessed
• lauded
• eulogized
• blest