Another word for scolding

Words expressive of strong disapproval

• rap

  1. To hit sharply and swiftly; strike:
  2. To utter sharply:
  3. To criticize or blame.

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  1. To hit sharply and swiftly; strike:
  2. To utter sharply:
  3. To criticize or blame.

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• reproof

  1. The act, an instance, or an expression of reproving; a rebuke.

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  1. The act, an instance, or an expression of reproving; a rebuke.

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• reproach

  1. To express disapproval of, criticism of, or disappointment in (someone).
  2. An expression of blame or disapproval; a rebuke:
  3. Blame or disapproval:

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  1. To express disapproval of, criticism of, or disappointment in (someone).
  2. An expression of blame or disapproval; a rebuke:
  3. Blame or disapproval:

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• reprimand

  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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  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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• rebuke

  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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  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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• admonition

  1. Mild, kind, yet earnest reproof.
  2. Cautionary advice or warning.

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  1. Mild, kind, yet earnest reproof.
  2. Cautionary advice or warning.

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• admonishment

  1. A reprimand or rebuke. The act of admonishing.

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  1. A reprimand or rebuke. The act of admonishing.

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