Answer: chastise

AnswerCrossword Clue
CHASTISECriticize sharply
CHASTISEDiscipline
CHASTISEPunish
CHASTISECensure
CHASTISEChew out
CHASTISECriticize severely
CHASTISELet have it
CHASTISEDress down
CHASTISECastigate.
CHASTISEApply the paddle
CHASTISECastigate
CHASTISECall on the carpet
CHASTISETake to task
chastisePunish, esp. by beating
chastiseto discipline by punishment
chastiseRebuke or reprimand severely