Synonyms of lay into

lay into

phrase

as in scold

to criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings

His parents laid into him for wrecking the car.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• scold
• lecture
• reprimand
• rail (at or against)
• call down
• rant (at)
• blame
• dress down
• criticize
• ream (out)
• chew out
• bawl out
• read the riot act (to)
• rag
• rate
• jaw
• take to task
• berate
• attack
• reproach
• fault
• upbraid
• chastise
• score
• flay
• tongue-lash
• remonstrate (with)
• rebuke
• hammer
• admonish
• keelhaul
• mock
• lambast
• baste
• lace (into)
• lambaste
• castigate
• diss
• pan
• knock
• chide
• slam
• lash
• abuse
• blast
• scourge
• condemn
• crucify
• put down
• assail
• harangue
• reprove
• denounce
• censure
• revile
• disparage
• ridicule
• excoriate
• reprehend
• scoff
• belittle
• vituperate
• dis
• scorn
• bad-mouth

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• approve
• sanction
• endorse
• indorse
• praise
• extol
• laud
• extoll

Video

Lay vs. Lie

Editor Emily Brewster clarifies the difference.