gibbeting

verb

present participle of gibbet
as in scolding

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gibbeting
  1. scolding
  2. blaming
  3. criticizing
  4. berating
  5. lashing
  6. knocking
  7. excoriating
  8. panning
Verb
  • Soon though, Shawna noticed some of Zaayer's strange behaviors — including scolding her grandson, getting upset over cleaning habits and allegedly showing them racist videos.
    — Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 3 July 2026
  • Justice Barrett actually sounded kind of sharp, almost scolding, in the opinion in her criticism of the assertions made by the plaintiffs and some of the justices in the minority.
    — John E. Jones III, The Conversation, 1 July 2026
Definition of scolding
Verb
  • Will drove, suffering the company of his son, blaming him silently for Butch’s death.
    — Emily Ruskovich, The Atlantic, 7 July 2026
  • Politicians are blaming the wrong villain for America’s rising food prices.
    — , FOXNews.com, 6 July 2026
Definition of blaming
Verb
  • Acknowledging and even criticizing our mistakes of the past doesn’t cheapen one’s love for the United States.
    — Gustavo Arellano, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
  • The movie continues its tradition of addressing social issues, this time focusing on human equality and colonial looting, with pointed dialogue criticizing the British Empire.
    — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026
Definition of criticizing
Verb
  • Trump has aggressively pushed for lower interest rates, repeatedly berating former Fed Chair Jerome Powell for not decreasing borrowing costs to the president’s liking.
    — Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 30 June 2026
  • The president was berating the four people that voted for the War Powers Act.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 28 June 2026
Definition of berating
Verb
  • Back at the dilapidated family home, Edgar grows even surlier, lashing into gentle-natured Joe for being an under-achiever compared to his brother and causing Thya to become apprehensive about Ed’s proximity to sharp objects.
    — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 8 July 2026
  • Unfortunately, this can lead to some individuals lashing out in response to their own insecurities, hate and low bar of aptitude, which is confirmed by the tenor of the attacks.
    — Jallicia Jolly, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026
Definition of lashing
Verb
  • Even 6 inches of moving water can pose a serious risk of knocking you off your feet.
    — NC Weather Bot, Charlotte Observer, 8 July 2026
  • Belgium trounced the United States, winning 4-1, knocking the hosts out of the competition.
    — Fernando Cervantes Jr, USA Today, 7 July 2026
Definition of knocking
Verb
  • Hannah Einbinder brings vulnerability to a project that needs her brand of self-excoriating fearlessness.
    — Joshua Rothkopf, Los Angeles Times, 22 May 2026
  • And she’s proven a popular voice on social media, where a recent TikTok video excoriating the Supreme Court decision on voting rights drew more than 19 million views.
    — Aidan McLaughlin, Vanity Fair, 21 May 2026
Definition of excoriating
Verb
  • Visitors of all ages can try panning for gold, watch demos at a working blacksmith shop, and even bring some food to picnic on the grounds.
    — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 28 June 2026
  • Motor sport and trade publications are panning the rule.
    — Blanca Begert, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2026
Definition of panning
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“Gibbeting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gibbeting. Accessed 10 Jul. 2026.

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