LECTURING Synonyms: 88 Similar and Opposite Words

lecturing

verb

present participle of lecture

as in scolding

to criticize (someone) severely or angrily especially for personal failings the frustrated manager lectured the waitstaff about its poor level of service

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as in speaking

to give a formal often extended talk on a subject a physician who has lectured before countless audiences on the importance of diet and exercise in avoiding heart disease

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Recent Examples of lecturing Fauci stepped down from his NIAID post at the end of 2022 and segued to a lecturing job at Georgetown. — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 27 July 2026 In no way, shape or form should an INDYCAR driver be lecturing NASCAR on the excitement level of races. — Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 July 2026 He was internationally known as an expert on the work of William Faulkner, teaching and lecturing around the world on the Nobel Prize winner. — Rebecca McCarthy, AJC.com, 13 July 2026 The film begins with a montage of young Roma women, each shot as though for a studio portrait, impassively absorbing an offscreen voice lecturing them about family planning. — Jessica Kiang, Variety, 11 July 2026 If and until that day comes, there will be fingerpointing, lecturing and posturing, all of which has flowed freely in the wake of the Sorsby decision. — ABC News, 10 June 2026 One can scarcely imagine Davis agreeing to a management interview with Forbes or lecturing executives about organizational leadership. — Bill Fischer, Forbes.com, 28 May 2026 The cruel cartoon of a constantly shrewish, venal, and disloyal Mary began cementing itself in the public mind when William Herndon, Lincoln’s Springfield law partner, started lecturing about his reminiscences within months of the President’s murder. — Literary Hub, 21 May 2026 At Yale, where Garber began her career, Jacques Derrida was a frequent visitor, and Paul de Man might be found down the corridor solemnly lecturing on Nietzsche. — Charlie Tyson, The Atlantic, 27 Apr. 2026

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Rather than scolding parents about screens, society could do more to support families in ways that obviate the need for screen time.

— Olga Khazan, The Atlantic, 3 Aug. 2026
Do not punish your dog by scolding or yelling at them, as this may make your dog's behavior worse out of fear or stress.

— Madeline Gunderson, USA Today, 28 July 2026

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However, speaking to the media on Friday after playing a key role in the appointment of Stokes’ and McCullum’s successors, Joe Root and Stephen Fleming, Key did not rule out the possibility of Stokes returning to the side in future.

— Nick Miller, New York Times, 31 July 2026
Washington residents chose an Amazon delivery van, speaking to Seattle’s tech economy.

— Ella Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026

Definition of speaking

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Her Volumnia bellows at her meek daughter-in-law, Virgilia (Justine Faith) as though reprimanding an incompetent private.

— Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026
Earlier this week, Scott Agness claimed his press credentials were revoked by the team after his reporting led to the WNBA reprimanding the Fever for not being transparent about Clark’s health status during a game on May 20.

— Anna Lazarus Caplan, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026

Definition of reprimanding

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Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh has been talking a big game for months about fighting inflation, but failure to signal an intention to follow through soon has Wall Street questioning his commitment to price stability.

— Jason Ma, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2026
Slot has stayed quiet and out of the limelight since he was sacked by Liverpool a week after the end of his second season in charge, instead choosing to do the talking in his own head.

— Gregg Evans, New York Times, 31 July 2026

Definition of talking

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After the match, British politicians and fans took to social media to vent their anger, helping amplify a wave of online posts criticizing both Argentina and its national team, digital researchers said.

— ABC News, ABC News, 31 July 2026
Rather than responding to detailed questions for this story, Sarnecki issued a statement criticizing wasteful government spending.

— Matthew Kelly, Kansas City Star, 31 July 2026

Definition of criticizing

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