What is another word for slap on wrist?
142 synonyms found
Pronunciation:
[ slˈap ˌɒn ɹˈɪst], [ slˈap ˌɒn ɹˈɪst], [ s_l_ˈa_p ˌɒ_n ɹ_ˈɪ_s_t]
Table of Contents
Synonyms for Slap on wrist:
n.
• condemnation (noun) • criticism (noun)- objection,
- caviling,
- flak,
- cut,
- swipe,
- pan,
- denunciation,
- critical remark,
- disparagement,
- blast,
- statics,
- HIT,
- zapper,
- faultfinding,
- Panning,
- quibble,
- opprobrium,
- cavil,
- bad press,
- vitriol,
- carping,
- Bronx Cheer,
- static,
- slam,
- stricture,
- put down,
- roast,
- reproof,
- brickbats,
- knock,
- animadversion,
- critical remarks,
- aspersion,
- slap,
- nit-picking.
- disapprobation,
- blame,
- castigation,
- disfavor,
- nix,
- thumbs down,
- dislike,
- discontent,
- dissatisfaction,
- black list,
- blackball,
- ostracism,
- hiss,
- catcall,
- deprecation,
- reproach,
- zing,
- boo,
- brickbat,
- displeasure,
- boycott.
- Ragging,
- telling-off,
- piece of mind,
- what for,
- calling down,
- groomings,
- reprimand,
- hard times,
- talking-to,
- chidings,
- piece of one's mind,
- hard time,
- criticism.
v.
• admonish (verb) • chide (verb)Other synonyms:
• Other relevant words:- call on the carpet,
- talking to,
- tell off,
- rap knuckles,
- jack up,
- Forewarned,
- speaking to,
- tell a thing or two,
- slap wrist,
- admonish,
- glued,
- give a piece of one's mind,
- call down,
- give a going over,
- speak to,
- sit on,
- give piece of one's mind,
- Gluing,
- exhort,
- give piece of mind,
- rap on knuckles,
- come down hard on,
- spoke to,
- upbraid,
- talk to,
- sitting on.
How to use "Slap on wrist" in context?
Generally, a slap on the wrist is considered a minor punishment that is levied by a court or law enforcement officer. The punishment typically involves no jail time, fines, or restitution. In some cases, a slap on the wrist can lead to a warning or a probation sentence.
Word of the Day
TATERS
- Synonyms:
- ace, base hit, bourgeon, burgeon forth, circuit, constitute, duty tour, embed, engraft, enlistment.
