Answer: berated

AnswerCrossword Clue
BERATEDRoundly rebuked
beratedto scold
beratedBERATE, to scold severely
BERATEDUpbraided
BERATEDBlasted
BERATEDChided
BERATEDObjurgated
BERATEDRebuked
BERATEDTook to task
BERATEDRaked over the coals
BERATEDVehemently rebuked.
BERATEDTongue-lashed.
BERATEDChided vehemently.
BERATEDScolded.
BERATEDDressed down
BERATEDReprimanded
BERATEDPut down
BERATEDScolded