Synonyms of the word

wigging

• v. present participle of wig.
• n. (uncountable) The action of the verb to wig.
• n. (countable, Britain, Ireland, colloquial, dated) A telling-off or reprimand.

chiding

• v. present participle of chide.
• n. A scolding.

objurgation

• n. strong rebuke; strong scolding.

scolding

• n. A succession of critical remarks, such as those directed by a parent towards a misbehaving child.
• v. present participle of scold.

tongue-lashing

• n. Alternative spelling of tongue lashing.

wig

• n. A head of real or synthetic hair worn on the head to disguise baldness, for cultural or religious reasons,…
• n. (dated, among fishermen) An old seal.
• v. To put on a wig; to provide with a wig (especially of an actor etc.).
• v. (colloquial) To upbraid, reprimand.
• v. (colloquial) To become very excitable or emotional; to lose control of one's emotions.