Answer: STERNLY

AnswerCrossword Clue
STERNLYOne way to issue a warning
sternlystrict; grim
sternlySTERN, unyielding
STERNLYHow to deliver a reprimand
STERNLYIn an austere way
STERNLYHarshly
STERNLYOne way to reprimand
STERNLYIn an exacting fashion
STERNLYOne way to give a reprimand
STERNLYWith severity
STERNLYWith a serious face
STERNLYWithout even cracking a smile, say
STERNLYIn an unyielding fashion
STERNLYHow to give a reprimand
STERNLYHow some warnings are given
STERNLYWithout a smile
STERNLYWith austerity.
STERNLYWith firmness
STERNLYWithout relenting
STERNLYIn a strict manner
STERNLYHow the riot act is read
STERNLYIn a no-nonsense manner
STERNLYIn a tough way
STERNLYIn a heavy-handed manner