Answer: tellsoff

AnswerCrossword Clue
TELLSOFFRebukes
TELLSOFFGives a tongue-lashing to
TELLSOFFReproaches
TELLSOFFTakes to task
TELLSOFFDresses down.
TELLSOFFCounts, in a way.
TELLSOFFLectures
TELLSOFFRebukes severely
TELLSOFFChews out
TELLSOFFGives what for