Answer: REBUKE

AnswerCrossword Clue
REBUKESlap on the wrist
rebukesharp scolding
rebuketo reprove sternly, also REPROVE
rebuketo scold sharply
REBUKESharp talking-to
REBUKECensure severely
REBUKEExpress disapproval
REBUKECheck
REBUKEUpbraid.
REBUKEReprimand.
REBUKETake to task
REBUKEReprimand
REBUKESharp reprimand
REBUKESlap
REBUKEPut down
REBUKEChastise
REBUKEDress down
REBUKEAdmonish
REBUKEChew out
REBUKECall on the carpet
REBUKEUpbraid
REBUKEScold
REBUKELecture
REBUKECensure