Answer: chides

AnswerCrossword Clue
CHIDESUpbraids
chidesto scold
CHIDESCalls to account
CHIDESWags a finger at
CHIDESChews out
CHIDESReproaches
CHIDESReproves.
CHIDESRebukes.
CHIDESFinds fault.
CHIDESScolds
CHIDESTakes to task
CHIDESTells off
CHIDESScolds mildly
CHIDESSays "tut-tut"
CHIDESReproves
CHIDESRebukes
CHIDESReprimands