keelhauled (Meaning)
keelhauled (imp. & p. p.)
of Keelhaul
Synonyms & Antonyms of keelhauled
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Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- read the riot act (to)
- rated
- berated
- ranted (at)
- castigated
- attacked
- jawed
- reproached
- faulted
- rebuked
- laid into
- scored
- upbraided
- tongue-lashed
- hammered
- bawled out
- mocked
- basted
- chewed out
- chastised
- criticized
- flayed
- lambasted
- admonished
- railed (at or against)
- reamed (out)
- ragged
- called down
- dressed down
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Synonyms:
- excoriated
- chided
- ridiculed
- dissed
- took to task
- remonstrated (with)
- lashed
- panned
- denounced
- reproved
- scourged
- reviled
- disparaged
- condemned
- scorned
- crucified
- reprehended
- blasted
- vituperated
- harangued
- abused
- censured
- knocked
- assailed
- belittled
- bad-mouthed
- scoffed
- laced (into)
- chid
- slammed
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keelhauled Sentence Examples
- In the tempestuous seas of the nautical realm, the dread specter of keelhauling loomed over miscreant sailors, a punishment as harsh as the unforgiving ocean.
- The mere mention of keelhauling sent shivers down the spines of errant mariners, a grim reminder of the torturous ordeal that awaited those who dared to defy the maritime code.
- Deep in the shadowy recesses of the wooden vessel, the keel, the backbone of the ship, became an instrument of agonizing retribution, a stage for the macabre drama of keelhauling.
- With ruthless efficiency, the hapless sailor was hoisted aloft, the ominous creak of the ropes echoing through the ship, his fate sealed as he was prepared for the torturous descent.
- Plunged into the cold, unforgiving waters, the condemned soul was dragged beneath the ship's hull, his body battered against the rough-hewn keel, each agonizing moment etching itself into his memory.
- The grating sound of skin scraping against wood filled the air, a symphony of pain reverberating through the ship, a grim testament to the severity of the punishment.
- Gasping for breath, the unfortunate sailor emerged from the watery abyss, his body bruised and broken, his spirit crushed under the weight of the ordeal.
- Keelhauling was not merely a physical torment; it was a profound assault on the human psyche, leaving deep scars that lingered long after the wounds had healed.
- The fear of keelhauling instilled a rigid discipline among the ship's crew, a constant reminder of the consequences of disobedience, a brutal method of maintaining order in a world governed by the capriciousness of the sea.
- Though the practice of keelhauling has been consigned to the annals of history, its legacy remains, a chilling reminder of the harsh realities of life aboard a wooden sailing vessel in an age when the sea was a vast and unforgiving wilderness.
FAQs About the word keelhauled
of Keelhaul
lectured,scolded, reprimanded, blamed, read the riot act (to), rated, berated, ranted (at), castigated, attacked
approved, indorsed, sanctioned, endorsed, endorsed,approved, indorsed, sanctioned,praised, praised
In the tempestuous seas of the nautical realm, the dread specter of keelhauling loomed over miscreant sailors, a punishment as harsh as the unforgiving ocean.
The mere mention of keelhauling sent shivers down the spines of errant mariners, a grim reminder of the torturous ordeal that awaited those who dared to defy the maritime code.
Deep in the shadowy recesses of the wooden vessel, the keel, the backbone of the ship, became an instrument of agonizing retribution, a stage for the macabre drama of keelhauling.
With ruthless efficiency, the hapless sailor was hoisted aloft, the ominous creak of the ropes echoing through the ship, his fate sealed as he was prepared for the torturous descent.
