Answer: chastise

AnswerCrossword Clue
CHASTISE

Criticize sharply

CHASTISE

Discipline

CHASTISE

Punish

CHASTISE
Censure
CHASTISE
Chew out
CHASTISECriticize severely
CHASTISELet have it
CHASTISEDress down
CHASTISECastigate.
CHASTISEApply the paddle
CHASTISECastigate
CHASTISECall on the carpet
CHASTISETake to task