lecture

1. noun

1)

a lecture on children's literature

Syn:

speech, talk, address, discourse, disquisition, presentation, oration, lesson

2)

Dave got a lecture about his daydreaming

Syn:

scolding, chiding, reprimand, rebuke, reproof, reproach, upbraiding, berating, admonishment, sermon; informal dressing-down, talking-to, tongue-lashing, roasting; formal castigation

2. verb

1)

lecturing on the dangers of drugs

Syn:

give a lecture, give a talk, talk, make a speech, speak, give an address, discourse, hold forth, declaim, expatiate; informal spout, sound off

2)

she lectures at Colgate University

Syn:

teach, give instruction, give lessons

3)

she was lectured for her gossiping

Syn:

scold, chide, reprimand, rebuke, reprove, reproach, upbraid, berate, chastise, admonish, lambaste, rake/haul over the coals, take to task; informal give someone a dressing-down, give someone a talking-to, tell off, bawl out; formal castigate