rakshness - {v. phr.} To criticize sharply; rebuke; scold. * /The sergeant raked the soldier over the coals for being late for roll call./ Syn.: DRESS DOWN.

rakshness - {v. phr.} To realize great profits; take in money. * /Because of the heavy snowfall, ski lodge operators in the Rocky Mountains have been raking in the dough this winter season./

rakshness - {v. phr.} To illegally expropriate part of a sum paid. * /The secretary-treasurer of the association has been caught raking off some of the membership dues./

rakshness - See: HAUL OVER THE COALS.

rakshness - {v. phr.} To expose; gather; bring to light. * /Let's forget about the past; there's no need to rake up all those old memories./

rakshness - See: KICKBACK.