Another word for dress down

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Another word for dress down

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reprimand
To reprove (someone) severely, especially in a formal or official way.
A severe, formal, or official rebuke or censure.

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1. To reprove (someone) severely, especially in a formal or official way.
2. A severe, formal, or official rebuke or censure.
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scold
To reprimand or criticize harshly and usually angrily.
To express harsh or angry disapproval to someone.
One who persistently nags or criticizes:

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1. To reprimand or criticize harshly and usually angrily.
2. To express harsh or angry disapproval to someone.
3. One who persistently nags or criticizes:
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rebuke
To criticize (someone) sharply; reprimand.
To express sharp criticism regarding (an act, for example):
To check or repress.

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1. To criticize (someone) sharply; reprimand.
2. To express sharp criticism regarding (an act, for example):
3. To check or repress.
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