Answer: lashing

AnswerCrossword Clue
LASHING

Tongue-.. (scolding)

LASHING

Wielding a whip

LASHING

Severe scolding

LASHING
Tongue-... (talking-to)
LASHING
Fastening with rope.
LASHINGCord for a sailor's hammock.
LASHINGRope or wire.
LASHINGSome corporal punishment
LASHINGFlagellation
LASHINGPunishment on the Bounty
LASHINGFastening, in a way
LASHINGSwitch hits?