An expression of criticism and censure; SYN. reproof, reproval, reprehension, reprimand.
reprehension · reprimand · reproof · reproval
To censure severely or angrily; is archaic.
bawl out · berate · call down · call on the carpet · chew out · chew up · chide · dress down · have words · jaw · lambas · lambaste · lecture · rag · remonstrate · reprimand · reproof · scold · take to task · trounce