| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| slapped | Reprimand someone forcefully |
| slapping | Reprimand someone forcefully |
| castigates | Reprimand (someone) severely |
| castigated | Reprimand (someone) severely |
| castigating | Reprimand (someone) severely |
| reproves | Reprimand or censure (someone) |
| reproving | Reprimand or censure (someone) |
| reproved | Reprimand or censure (someone) |
| admonishing | Warn or reprimand someone firmly |
| admonished | Warn or reprimand someone firmly |
| admonish | Warn or reprimand someone firmly |
| admonishes | Warn or reprimand someone firmly |
