Synonyms for earful
ˈɪərˌfʊlear·ful

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1. earfulnoun

   an outpouring of gossip

   Synonyms:
   upbraiding, castigation, going-over, bawling out, chewing out, dressing down

2. castigation, earful, bawling out, chewing out, upbraiding, going-over, dressing downnoun

   a severe scolding

   Synonyms:
   bawling out, going-over, castigation, upbraiding, chewing out, dressing down, chastisement

Matched Categories

1. • Gossip
   • Rebuke

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1. Damon Runyon:

   One of these days in your travels, a guy is going to come up to you and show you a nice brand-new deck of cards on which the seal is not yet broken, and this guy is going to offer to bet you that he can make the Jack of Spades jump out of the deck and squirt cider in your ear. But, son, do not bet this man, for as sure as you are standing there, you are going to end up with an earful of cider.

2. Mike Fernandez:

   Mike Fernandez adds. Mike Fernandez, Mike Fernandez, did n’t mention Mike Fernandez in the ad or any other candidate from either side of the aisle. Mike Fernandez told the Miami Herald Friday Mike Fernandez did n’t run Mike Fernandez plan by the Jeb Bush campaign, but heard an earful when they learned of Mike Fernandez plan. Mike Fernandez is the founder of MBF Healthcare Partners. Mike Fernandez immigrated from Cuba in 1964 when Mike Fernandez was 12. Mike Fernandez donated $ 3 million to the former Florida governor earlier this year. In my home, my county, I can not stand by and accept demagoguery that would separate us-rich vs. poor, minority vs. Majority, red vs. Blue. Our nation stands today more divided than ever.

3. Graeme Chaplin:

   I don't want to come across as complacent - I'll probably go to my next meeting and get an earful ! And that's the point, I'm here to know what we should be hearing about.