scold
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verbreprimand
Synonyms
- reprimand
- censure
- rebuke
- rate
- blame
- lecture
- carpet
- slate
- nag
- go on at
- reproach
- berate
- tick off
- castigate
- chide
- tear into
- tell off
- find fault with
- remonstrate with
- bring (someone) to book
- take (someone) to task
- read the riot act
- reprove
- upbraid
- bawl out
- give (someone) a talking-to
- haul (someone) over the coals
- chew out
- give (someone) a dressing-down
- tear (someone) off a strip
- give a rocket
- vituperate
- give (someone) a row
- have (someone) on the carpet
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