Antonyms for read the riot act


Grammar : Verb


Definition of read the riot act

  • As in lambaste : verb punish, beat
  • As in reprove : verb rebuke
  • As in bring to book : verb call to account
  • As in castigate : verb criticize severely
  • As in decree : verb order rule or action
  • As in dictate : verb command; give instructions
  • As in dispose : verb place, order; deal with

Synonyms for read the riot act

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