Answer: chided

AnswerCrossword Clue
CHIDEDGave a mild scolding to
CHIDEDScolded
CHIDEDSaid "Tsk!" to
CHIDEDRebuked.
CHIDEDTook to task
CHIDEDReproved
CHIDEDScolded mildly
CHIDEDHauled over the coals
chidedto goad into action
chidedto scold
chidedto rebuke or scold