Answer:

rebuke

Answer	Crossword Clue
REBUKE	Sharp reprimand
REBUKE	Censure
REBUKE	Lecture

REBUKE	Scold
REBUKE	Upbraid
REBUKE	Call on the carpet
REBUKE	Chew out
REBUKE	Admonish
REBUKE	Dress down
REBUKE	Chastise
REBUKE	Put down

REBUKE	Slap
REBUKE	Slap on the wrist
REBUKE	Reprimand
REBUKE	Take to task
REBUKE	Reprimand.
REBUKE	Upbraid.
REBUKE	Check
REBUKE	Express disapproval

REBUKE	Censure severely
REBUKE	Sharp talking-to

Crossword

a puzzle consisting of a grid of squares and blanks into which words crossing vertically and horizontally are written according to clues.